Aa
Female dog neuter or not ?
Was wondering what the pros and cons are for having my female chihuahua spade(neutered).Is it best to leave her or have her neutered,i will not be breeding from her,but hate the idea of her having such a big operation.
She has her first season at the mo (early ) just had two baby teeth out ,next couple of weeks into the vets.Thanks for your reply and help Ghilly
Take care
Mich
Take care
Mich
Congrats on your decision, Mich! You'll never regret it. Leaving a female intact is risky for any breed, but for a tiny breed like a chi it's even moreso, because if she accidentally DOES ever happen to get pregnant, unless it's a tiny male chihuahua that impregnates her, she will more than likely end up needing a very expensive C-section to safely deliver her puppies. You DEFINITELY made the right decision, both health-wise for your puppy, and ethically, when you consider all the homeless dogs and cats today, there is no need to risk more being born. You done good! :::hugs::: :)
Ghilly
Ghilly
There ARE no benefits to not having a female dog spayed. None. And the health problems that are possible from NOT having her spayed are numerous and, sometimes, deadly.
If you have her spayed before her first heat cycle, you virtually eliminate the possibility of her ever developing mammary cancer. You COMPLETELY eliminate the possibility of her ever developing pyometra, which is a life-threatening infection of the uterus.
A spay takes approximately 30 minutes, and the recovery takes no time at all. By the next day, your puppy will be playing as if nothing happened, although you should keep her quiet for a couple of days to allow the stitches to do their job.
Ghilly
If you have her spayed before her first heat cycle, you virtually eliminate the possibility of her ever developing mammary cancer. You COMPLETELY eliminate the possibility of her ever developing pyometra, which is a life-threatening infection of the uterus.
A spay takes approximately 30 minutes, and the recovery takes no time at all. By the next day, your puppy will be playing as if nothing happened, although you should keep her quiet for a couple of days to allow the stitches to do their job.
Ghilly
There ARE no benefits to not having a female dog spayed. None. And the health problems that are possible from NOT having her spayed are numerous and, sometimes, deadly.
If you have her spayed before her first heat cycle, you virtually eliminate the possibility of her ever developing mammary cancer. You COMPLETELY eliminate the possibility of her ever developing pyometra, which is a life-threatening infection of the uterus.
A spay takes approximately 30 minutes, and the recovery takes no time at all. By the next day, your puppy will be playing as if nothing happened, although you should keep her quiet for a couple of days to allow the stitches to do their job.
Ghilly
If you have her spayed before her first heat cycle, you virtually eliminate the possibility of her ever developing mammary cancer. You COMPLETELY eliminate the possibility of her ever developing pyometra, which is a life-threatening infection of the uterus.
A spay takes approximately 30 minutes, and the recovery takes no time at all. By the next day, your puppy will be playing as if nothing happened, although you should keep her quiet for a couple of days to allow the stitches to do their job.
Ghilly
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Dogs Community
Members of our Pet Communities share their Halloween pet photos.
Like to travel but hate to leave your pooch at home? Dr. Carol Osborne talks tips on how (and where!) to take a trip with your pampered pet
Ooh and aah your way through these too-cute photos of MedHelp members' best friends
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
