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02-20-2009, 02:08 PM | #1 |
LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee
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| Spay or not to spay??? Hi all! I have an almost 2 year old who weighs between 7 and 10 lbs. We have not decided whether to let her have babies or not. I don't know any one who has a male and I am a little skeptical, or protective, about letting her have puppies with a male I know nothing about. Anyway, I have heard it is healthier to let your female have a litter. Does anyone know if this is true? Also, are there benefits to not having her spayed over having her spayed? (Other than the mess of it all of coarse. However, I have found panties from Build-a-Bear work great and have the tiny holes for her tail already in place.) Maddie 's her Mommy and Mommy 's Maddie |
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02-20-2009, 02:14 PM | #2 |
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| It is healthier to spay them before their first heat because it eliminates their risk of getting some cancers. Plus I think it makes them a much better pet to be spay or neutered
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02-20-2009, 02:25 PM | #3 |
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| I always spayed or neutered. There is a possibility with females that mammary tumors can appear as they age if they are not spayed from what I have researched. We have rescued the last few dogs well beyond puppy stage (2 1/2 and 4 and 3 years old) so spayed them lwhen we adopted them. As you can tell, I am for spaying/neutering your fluffs.
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02-20-2009, 02:43 PM | #4 |
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| It is NOT healthier to let a dog have a litter. It is healthier to spay them. If you don't spay her, you are risking mammary gland cancer and pyometria. If you breed her, you risk infections, complications during pregnancy and whelping, possible c-sections, eclampsia, and your dog could possibly die (it does happen!).
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02-20-2009, 04:06 PM | #5 | |
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02-20-2009, 04:13 PM | #6 |
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| Yes, I would definitely get some pain meds, but be sure you keep her from being active for a few days after her spay. They will usually feel better a couple days later, but it's important to give their incision time to heal
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02-20-2009, 05:06 PM | #7 | |
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vets seem to change their minds about things a lot. i remeber when we got our first dog and they said that they should have their first heat to flush things out of their system, then spay. but all the vets i have worked for have always said to spay/neuter at 6 months old, however, in certain cases, such as weight and medical problems they can delay this until they gain weight or get older. I am a firm believer in spaying and neutering your animals. it does cut down a risk of cancer. if you are not planning on breeding your baby, i would get her fixed. as they get older , it gets a bit tougher on their bodies. i would really tell you to consult with your vet!
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02-20-2009, 05:46 PM | #8 |
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| My dog is almost 2 and is not spayed, I will not be spaying her that is my own choice. I know that it does eliminate their risk of cancer but the way I see it is that people get cancer too and so do dogs. Maybe that makes me rude but this is how I feel about it, if she was bigger and healthier I would spay but I dont feel the need. |
02-20-2009, 06:13 PM | #9 | |
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02-20-2009, 06:24 PM | #10 |
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| Spaying eliminates the chances of uterine cancer because it is removed. It eliminates the chance of pyometra which is a serious issue. If a dog is spayed before her first heat, they have less than a .5% chance of getting mammary cancer. If they are spayed after their first heat and before their second, the risk goes up to 8%. If they are spayed after their second and anytime thereafter, the risk is 26%. Of course there are a few downsides to spaying that are definitely worth reading about. I didn't like the idea of Ellie having abdominal surgery and I didn't like the idea of pulling major body parts out but I decided to go ahead with it. Ellie's vet felt very strongly that it was best for her. The older the dog gets, the higher risk of pyometra. The treatment is generally an emergency spay when the dog is already having a severe infection. On top of that, if the uterus bursts or dumps, the pus can spill into the abdomen and I'm thinking it can cause peritonitis. It may be harder to maneuver in a small dog and remove it. Then again, the majority of dogs with pyo who have surgery should be okay. I just trusted that since her vet has been doing this for a looooong time and has Ellie's best interest in mind, it would be best to take her advice (especially since she has probably seen pyo quite a few times...). Ellie was six when she was spayed. And yes, your dog should come home with pain meds or I would find a new vet. And yorkie_mama22, that isn't rude at all. It is personal preference.
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02-20-2009, 06:33 PM | #11 | |
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Like you, the thoughts of the surgery is scary, but I want what is best. Cute baby, by the way! | |
02-20-2009, 06:40 PM | #12 | |
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Elllie is liver compromised and had a liver biopsy at the same time and had a four inch incision and she did just fine.
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