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Originally Posted by Kami0 Lisa,
thank you do much for your very informative message!
You gave me a lot to read through and I will for sure.
I called many Vet offices in my area today to get a feel and some prices.
Just by calling them I learned a lot about them. What is strange to me how they have different opinions about when to spay. Some say at around 6 months, some say after the first heat...
Well, I will probably wait like the breeder recommended to see how the baby teeth/permanent growth develops. until then I can do my due diligence on all the offices around. I also ask most of the dog owners I meet where they go. In the meantime I will do my "recap" of old knowledge from 10+ years ago. Back then I had a westie and I myself groomed her and had a "hobby kennel" with the support of a couple of very successful breeders. Strange how you forget things that you do not use. |
I wouldn't wait until the first heat. The growth plates will still close even after being spayed. When you spay before their first heat their mammorys have not formed so they can not get mammory cancer but if you wait until after their heat they have so it increases the risk of mammory cancer.