Hi everyone,
My baby Podgie is 4.5yrs old and she is intact. I also have a 7 yr old Chihuahua Pippilon mix also intact. My older one has had false pregnancy before and last week after they both came into heat they started lactating so they are both experiencing false pregnancies. They are not acting weird, no nesting, no pain.. they have been acting normal and very active and playful. My vet has been telling me that it means that they have a higher risk of getting Pyometra and Mammary cancer so she advised to have them spayed. I visited a Holistic vet last month and her advice was not to spay unless medically necessary. So I guess I am really confused and don't know what to do. Does false pregnancy fall into the 'medically necessary' category? I want to do what is best for my babies but at the same time terrified about anesthesia since they are so small and because of their age. I have read so many scary stories about small dogs passing away during routine procedures. I would appreciate any advice or insights. They are healthy active dogs. Reason I did not spay them was because I lost my 7 yr old chihuahua to Lymphoma. I do not know if it was related to having him neutered but what I do know is that after he was neutered his health was never the same. He had chronic skin conditions throughout his life. Itching and swelling and his immune system was always low. After researching and reading online I found that their immune system is closely related to neutering and vaccinations. Either ways I want to do what is best for my dogs. Any experiences please share.
Please do not get mad at me for not having them spayed earlier
I already feel bad and terrified. I do understand the risk of Mammary cancer if not spayed early on, on the other hand there are also a lot of other things to consider when spaying at a young age or having them spayed at all. I just don't know what to do anymore
Thank you all in advance.