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Originally Posted by sylvan I have to disagree with the crowd here. We certainly aren't in a position to make such broad assumptions about her vet's opinion. He may be taking into consideration issues that we all are not aware of. Perhaps they are not of a fit size/structure/soundness to make breeding a feasible option and spay may be in the best interest of the dog's health. His bedside manner could have been less combative, but he may have had good reason to broach the subject so strongly. |
But he should explain why he feels you should spay her. And also I don't understand him saying that if you don't, you need to find another vet. I talked over Oscar's neuter with my vet. My breeder had wanted to use him for stud and he and I discussed this. Oscar's bite was off at the time and he felt this reason enough not to breed him. I respected his opinion and had him neutered. His bite is pretty darn good now but that is neither here nor there anymore. I am glad I had him neutered. If I were you, I would dig a little deeper and get his reasoning behind his opinion that you should have her spayed.