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Originally Posted by canana  I know this is a slightly older thread. But is the above still true? Spaying before first heat reduces cancer?
My breeder recommended that I spay Casey after her first heat as it prevents incontinence. |
Nothing has really changed as far as spay recommendations go. Here is an article on spay incontinence:
What You Need to Know About Spay Urinary Incontinence in Female Dogs
Spay incontinence is more common in large dogs than in small dogs, and this article says that it is better to spay BEFORE the first heat than after. We had our Bella spayed before her first heat, and she did not develop incontinence.