Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 4492656)

You need to get your facts straight. I have NEVER said that early spaying causes cancer in anyone!!! NEVER! I did say that the incidence of mammary cancer in dogs that have had one heat cycle is very low. Less than 6 percent. The facts are out there and maybe you should read more than one article. There are breeders that have bred dogs for years that have 0 incidence of mammary cancer. The statics show that most mammary tumors are in dogs between the ages of 6 and 10 years of age and that 55% of those tumors are benign. Those are facts and not opinion.

There are very sound reasons to wait to have a tiny dog spayed. Many times, but not all the time, they are not as strong as a regular sized dog just because of the kind of genetic manipulation that was done to develop a tiny. I would not risk putting a young tiny through a spay procedure not knowing if her heart could take it and also not being aware of future problems that may develop. That is my opinion and I have every right to state it. If your opinion differs then it is just your opinion against mine.

I will not be misquoted or misrepresented by you! I would advise you once more....there are opinions and then there are facts. If you have an opinion---FINE! State it as just that, an opinion! Attacking people for not agreeing with you is counterproductive

Not all dogs and not even a large percentage of dogs that go through a heat cycle develop mammary cancer so don't infer that they do. If you or anyone else does not believe me then look it up. The information is easy enough to find. I'm not going to do it for you. I am disgusted by you constant attacks on people who differ with you.

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 4491203)

Lily is my first puppy. So I am wondering at what age did you get your female spayed? Rosie is 7 years old and I seem to think she was 7 or 8 months old. But I just can't remember. My Mikki was over a year old. What do you think?

Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 4492656)

I am disgusted by you constant attacks on people who differ with you.

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4493055)

I would never allow one of my females to go through even one heat. There is then no risk of mammary cancer. I would never knowingly put a pup at any risk if I could avoid it.

Also....pups can be operated on at 3 lbs body weight. YHR just had a 2 pound puppy that had heart surgery!

You just need to use a vet with experience with small dogs and one who has up to date anesthetic protocols.

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 4493314)

I am using the same vet that I have seen for 7 years. I know that he is my best input. He suggested this month to have her spay. I trust him as I know he has performed surgeries on even smaller dogs. I just thought I would let her get a little older hence why I wanted some opinions. At this point I think she is able to go and I will work my schedule to make it where I'm able to be here for her. Thanks for the advice.

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 4493322)

Wow, there were certainly some strong opinions on this thread! Just want to wish you the best of luck with her spay and I've heard that those onesies work great in keeping them from licking the incision.

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 4493314)

I am using the same vet that I have seen for 7 years. I know that he is my best input. He suggested this month to have her spay. I trust him as I know he has performed surgeries on even smaller dogs. I just thought I would let her get a little older hence why I wanted some opinions. At this point I think she is able to go and I will work my schedule to make it where I'm able to be here for her. Thanks for the advice.

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4493406)

I am sure all will be just fine! :) Keep us posted.