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Originally Posted by kalina82 With female dogs they have a higher chance of getting breast cancer each time they go into heat and aren't bred (i'm not saying breeding is the answer to this either). after the second heat the chances of getting breast cancer goes up by 50%. |
I knew there is an increased risk of breast cancer in women that have not been pregnant but hadn't yet related that info to dogs. Good point, and thanks, that pretty well decides it for me. As soon as the vet she is big enough we'll be getting "it" done.