Wednesday, December 5, 2012

How long should i wait before geting my dog spayed after her first season has finished?

Q. She is now 8 months old her first season finished on the 6th of January,i have asked 3 vets this question and they have all come up with diferent answers,i would realy like to know as i want her spayed soon and need to know when it is safe for her as she comes first and not my needs,so when is it safe?

A. It isn't necessary to wait for the first heat before spaying. That is a myth the same as "I'll wiat and breed her once so she calms down before I spay her". Both are false.
As you've found, most vets have differing opions on what age is best to spay or neuter, find one you trust and just make the appointment. Sounds like you love your dog.....do what your heart tells you is best for her.


How many years do you have to be in college to become an animal cop? (Other vet questions included)?
Q. My sister is thinking about being an animal cop, but she wants to know how many years of college she has to take. Also, I want to become a vet, but is there a vet that just does check-ups instead of surgery? Kind of like a nurse? And, is there a type of vet that can check on any animal: small animals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, zoo animals, and the animals on shows like Animal Cop? I really want this to be my career. Thank you in advance for your time. :)

A. ANimal cop might just need training and a high school diploma but depends on the department. The best thing for your sister to do is get an associate degree a two year degree and she can become a cop but people with higher degrees would compete against her for the job.A vet like a nurse is a vet tech and the vet that does small animals, like small animals, reptiles, amphibians is called an exotic vet and a vet who sespecializesn birds in an avian vet ans zoo animals is a zoo vet with didifferentraining.


What are the advantages of the Czar structure being implemented by this administration?
Q. For Obama, it means no vetting or questioning of these appointees by Congress and the complete oversight and control of their activities by the White House. How does this affect the citizens of this country? How does such a structure benefit us?

A. there are advantages for obama but not for americans. obama wants to bypass congress so he can implement his socialist agenda. it will benefit him but not us.


How long should I wait before I start working my horse after a bout of collic?
Q. My 9 yr old OTTB had collic yesterday morning. I called the vet out, and he tubed him, and did all the normail things required for collic. He is now fine (I have lessoned his food on instruction from the vet). My question is: how long should I keep his food lessoned, I assume I would need to gradually build him back up (he is already thin); and, when should I resume doing any form of exercise with him?

A. You've already received some good advice...I just want to add that one of my horses tends to colic. I switched him to Purina Senior feed a couple years ago and he's done much better on it since it is more easily digestible. In fact, he hasn't colicked at all since we switched (knock on wood!) You might discuss this with your vet. He is also a hard one to keep weight on, but does very well on the Senior formula.





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