What age did you spay your female?

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by gracielove

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.

Here is a statistic to bring this in to reality...whether it is 45%, 8%, or 1% ----that is SOMEONE'S PUP that is getting Mammary Cancer and of that percentage that ARE malignant----100% of Malignant tumors are FATAL.........just sayin...There is no cure for malignant mammary tumors in dogs, there are life prolonging measures....but there is no cure, none, zero zilch....so I'd rather err on the side of caution, lest for the Grace of God go my Pup.....

[JMuedog]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

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?

We waited until after the first heat, which ended up Gwenni being nearly 18 months old. I'd definitely see what your vet is comfortable with. Some pups are still so little at 6 mos.

[lynzy420]

Here is a statistic to bring this in to reality...whether it is 45%, 8%, or 1% ----that is SOMEONE'S PUP that is getting Mammary Cancer and of that percentage that ARE malignant----100% of Malignant tumors are FATAL.........just sayin...There is no cure for malignant mammary tumors in dogs, there are life prolonging measures....but there is no cure, none, zero zilch....so I'd rather err on the side of caution, lest for the Grace of God go my Pup.....

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by gracielove

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

I think somebody is upset that they don't have any facts to back up there opinions. I believe you are the one attacking here and it's a sad thing that just disagreeing with someone and stating facts becomes attacking. I will continue to post my opinion and I will correct information that I feel is wrong. If you think I am doing something against the rules then report me simple as that. I can for certain tell you lots of people don't see me as attacking especially when they are pming me about different things asking me for advise. But they do think you are and have pmed me out that too. Like I said earlier have a nice day

[ladyjane]

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.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

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.

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.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

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.

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.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

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.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

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.

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

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

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

Thanks Linda!