age for spay
Here are three top reasons to spay or neuter: Prevent unplanned puppies. If your female dog is unspayed, she will come into breeding season or heat for several weeks once or twice a year. Each time this happens, she’ll be very alluring to male dogs—who can smell the scent from long distances. Re: Age for spaying? I waited until Harley had her first season. She was due to be spayed in September but due to developing pyometra she was spayed 4 weeks after her first season (5 weeks before she was due to be spayed). Is it truly in every pet’s best interests to be desexed, and if so, at what age should you spay or neuter your dog? Unlike in females, where there is a known benefit for performing a spay before the first estrus, the benefit to neutering a dog at two is the same as it is at six months; the main deciding factors in these cases is whether the owner is willing to put up with the behavior of an intact dog for that long. Spaying and Neutering Your Puppy or Adult Dog: Questions and Answers Arliss Paddock | May 26, 2016 If you’ve recently welcomed a new puppy or dog into your life, you might have questions about having your pet spayed or neutered. Re: Age for spaying? [quote author=Oberon link=topic=9171.msg131513#msg131513 date=1419026706] The health evidence about a spay before a first season is equivocal (there are pros and cons that seem to balance each other out). But the health evidence is more clearly in favour of a spay before the second heat. Spaying or neutering can be done as early as a few months old, dog owners should consult with their veterinarian to determine the best age to spay or neuter their pet. Many vets in the U.S. recommend spaying or neutering be done between 5 and 9 months of age. AKC's Canine Health Foundation conducted research that indicates there may be long-term health benefits to spaying or neutering dogs after they have passed through puberty. Re: Age for spaying? [quote author=Oberon link=topic=9171.msg131513#msg131513 date=1419026706] The health evidence about a spay before a first season is equivocal (there are pros and cons that seem to balance each other out).[/quote] Not according to this study. Apart from mammary cancer I count far more cons than pros. Neutering can also decrease aggressive behavior in some dogs, especially if they are neutered before one year of age. Spayed females will also be less likely to roam. Dog breeding should be left to responsible breeders who have an Here are three top reasons to spay or neuter: Prevent unplanned puppies. If your female dog is unspayed, she will come into breeding season or heat for several weeks once or twice a year. Reduced health risks. Spaying or neutering can lead to a reduction in health risks for both male and female dogs. May help with behavior issues.
Many vets in the United States recommend spaying or neutering be done between 5 and 9 months of age.