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Originally Posted by Hollen  Aaaah! Ok, I’m getting the hang of this. Thank you guys! Lovetodream, I will ask about that. My vet said she was ok if she had a cycle before spaying, because the newer research indicates that the hormones from that cycle are beneficial to them in terms of cancer prediction. Is that not best practice for Yorkies? Thank you All- there will likely be a repetitive post due to my learning curve. |
I have to disagree with your vet there really is no research out there showing waiting is best at least not for small dogs and yorkies. If you spay them before their first heat they have not developed mammaries so there is not chance for mammary cancer each heat they have the risk for mammary cancer goes up.