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Do I Spay A Dog Before Or After Her First Season?
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Vets say before, my sister (dog trainer) says after.
Before, less chance of developing cancers etc.
After, a more hormonally balanced dog.
Do anyone else have any more insight? (Yes this is regarding the new puppy!)
Before, less chance of developing cancers etc.
After, a more hormonally balanced dog.
Do anyone else have any more insight? (Yes this is regarding the new puppy!)
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Mmm yes, there is such conflicting advice on the internet, and trusting the vet seems the most logical! PP very true!
Islay, yes he is (poor fella!). But I organise group dogs walks where we have several full males... so it would mean her missing out on those for a while. No risk of puppies when at home though!
Islay, yes he is (poor fella!). But I organise group dogs walks where we have several full males... so it would mean her missing out on those for a while. No risk of puppies when at home though!
I spoke to her previous owners during my lunch break, as they've asked to stay in touch. They said their vet recommended to get it done sooner rather than later, so if I'm honest I'm leaning towards that. Plus she's just settling in, so if we get it all done and out of the way, then she can just focus of growing up and loving life - without males dogs sniffing her bits too much!!
I'm not worried about stunting her growth if I'm honest... terriers don't know they're small! And her purpose in life is to have fun and explore, not to compete.
I'm not worried about stunting her growth if I'm honest... terriers don't know they're small! And her purpose in life is to have fun and explore, not to compete.
Definitely do not do before fully grown or you will end up with endless problems caused by lack of hormone development. Of course vets want you to do it sooner so they get your money before you have a chance to move away and they lose out. Behavioural and growth problems plus possible incontinence are all consequences. Yes it could prevent mammary tumours in later life but they would not occur till much later and do not start growing at around six months.
I have a 7 month old female Jack Russell. We were advised to perhaps let her have just one season and then have her done. It's meant to be hormonally better for a female. Dog trainer advised this too. If you have them done prior to the first season, I'm told they can retain a lot of puppy traits and behaviours. Good perhaps to let them get their bodies hormonally balanced first! I know some people including vet's and dog trainers have mixed views.. I hope my comments help.
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