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06-02-2014, 04:42 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Petersburg
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| To Spay or Not to Spay Our Yorkie is approaching 6 months and our vet told us today that if we plan to spay our baby girl we should do it soon. Arianna weighs 6.8 pounds and we worry about her having such a major procedure at such a small size. We've also been told that it could change her personality. She is so delightful, we don't want her to lose all of that joy and happiness. On the other hand, our vet said that she would be at a higher risk for mammary cancer if she is not spayed. We just don't know what to do. What are your thoughts on this topic? |
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06-02-2014, 05:05 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Richmond VA
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| Please don't worry about the surgery. Our slightly-less-than-three-pounder did fine (vet gave us pain meds for her) and acted like NOTHING had happened after a couple of days. They are at so much more risk from unplanned breeding. If anything, Gracie is sweeter than she was before. Follow the vet's advice. We are less than 30 days out from her surgery (our vet watched her teeth and did it at about 7 1/2 months), so we haven't "forgotten." It really wasn't a big deal. |
06-02-2014, 05:12 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Richmond VA
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| Just realized this was your first post! Welcome to YT! There are many people here who know tons of "stuff" about yorkies! |
06-02-2014, 05:37 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Petersburg
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| Spaying Thanks so much! Your perspective is so appreciated. We lost our 12 year old Lhasa- Bichon about a year ago-- still scared of loss of such an important part of our family. |
06-02-2014, 05:50 PM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| It really dosent change them and your vet is right about mammary cancer. There is also an infection they can get that if not detected pretty quick can kill them. That's actually a good weight there are three pounders who get spayed all the time. Anesthesia is not as scary as it used to be just make sure you get pre surgery blood work done. Also yorkies have problems loosing all of there baby teeth so you should have the vet remove any baby teeth she has not lost.
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06-02-2014, 06:22 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: usa
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| Spay is always needed. I worked in vet clinic and saw dozens of females that had cancer. I would not hesitate having the spay. Her Heath is the main reason |
06-02-2014, 07:36 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| welcome to YT, aside from mammary cancer, not spaying can cause Pyometra, which can cause death if not caught early. I had 2 females spayed, it did not change their personalities, they were the sweetest, most loving lil girls, also spaying does not cause weight gain, over feeding and to many treats cause weight gain. You have been given good advise by above postings. My first 2 females I did not spay, one died a painful death from pyometra, I knew about mammary cancer, but not pyometra,my pups uterus erupted, puss went through out her body, she had emergency hysterectomy, she was 13 years old, she died a painful death before my eyes 9 days later, I would never want anyone to go through that.6 months later the 2nd non spayed girl got Pyometra, I recognized the signs, rushed her to the vet, emergency operation, it was caught in time. After 2 non spayed pups, the next 2 were spayed. Put your fears behind you, spay your baby, it's the healthiest thing you can do for her. Good luck
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06-02-2014, 07:52 PM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vista, CA, USA
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| Spay/Neuter Hi and welcome to Yorki talk. I just became a new member myself. I was wondering the same thing. My little guy is only 3 lbs, & he has a mild liver shunt. I give him Lactulose 2x's a day. I was hoping someone else on here may have had a similar issue. I really want him neutered but worried about anesthesia. In terms of personality change any dog I have had that I had neutered or spayed just seemed a little sweeter disposition a little more mellow but no bad change in any way Good Luck to your baby Im sure she will do fine Wendy and Jax |
06-02-2014, 08:31 PM | #9 |
and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington
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| Definitely spay! It does not change their personalities... There are far more benefits than risks.
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06-02-2014, 08:41 PM | #10 | |
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06-03-2014, 04:12 AM | #11 |
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| My Maggie's personality didn't change after her spay. I think she was right at five pounds, maybe a little more when she was spayed. I have heard the opposite about their personality; that if they go into heat, then their personality will change. I didn't give her a chance to do that, as soon as she was old enough and weighed enough, she was spayed.
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06-03-2014, 04:56 AM | #12 |
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| I do recommend your girl be spayed. The only question is when is the best time. Some people recommend waiting until they are a bit older or after the first heat. Keep in mind she could come in heat anytime after 6 months. I recently had a pup come in heat at 6 1/2 months. Most of the time they come in heat between 7 months and 1 year. Your girl's personality will not change if she is spayed. Her personality will change if she comes in heat because of the hormone changes in her body. The personality change lasts about 2 1/2 months then she would start acting normal again.
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06-03-2014, 05:09 AM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: St. Petersburg
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| Thank you all so much for your great advise and encouragement. I'll share all of these posts with her other daddy and I'm thinking we will move forward with the surgery. |
06-03-2014, 05:16 AM | #14 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA
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| Great! I hope I can sneak in one last comment under the wire. I vote for spay, too. We had our Bella spayed at 7 months. She weighed about 3 pounds, and she did great! She was her normal self within two days. You just have to watch them to be sure they don't lick the incision until after the stitches are removed. Be sure to get pre-operative blood work to make sure her liver function is okay. That's always a good thing to know about your Yorkie whether she is being spayed or not. |
06-03-2014, 05:24 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| Great decision, best thing for the health of your lil girl. Put you mind at ease, this is NOT a risky operation. I suggest to follow what pstinard just posted. And ask your vet what is the right age, they usualyl do this before the first heat, which could be at 6 months old, I had one go into heat at 6 months, the other at 6 1/2 months. Good luck.
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