Q. I heard that it's better to get a dog spayed a month after her cycle cause her hormone levels will be stable then or something but I'm not really sure if it's true. Oh and she's already on heat just incase I get answers about spaying puppies before their first heat
2 says straight away and one says wait 3 months...who do i listen to? T.T
2 says straight away and one says wait 3 months...who do i listen to? T.T
A. Wait tuill about 3 months after this season has finished. It gives the hormones a chance to settle down and a chance for her to get back in shape physically. She will put some weight on and t will be harder to shift it once shes spayed so get her in tip top condition before you spay her.
DONT get her done while she is in season - she will bleed more during surgery and 99.9% of vets wont do it during a season anyway.
If a female is not in heat then there is NO chance of accidental pregnancy so just keep her in for 4 weeks then wait 3 months (ish) then get her done
DONT get her done while she is in season - she will bleed more during surgery and 99.9% of vets wont do it during a season anyway.
If a female is not in heat then there is NO chance of accidental pregnancy so just keep her in for 4 weeks then wait 3 months (ish) then get her done
How can I keep my dog from roaming off when we are outside in an ungated environment?
Q. I have a basset hound, female, spayed, puppy. How can I train her to stay near me when we are outside? I have an older dog that minds well and comes when I call. The older one has always minded like that, so I'm not sure how to train the puppy.
A. You work on obedience training first and until you have gotten to the point where you can work on recall you keep her leashed at all times.
Any tips on how to keep a spayed dog calm?
Q. We've been told we need to keep our spayed puppy calm so that she doesn't rip her stitches, but already (2 days later) she has bags of energy and the walks on the lead just aren't cutting it - she needs to run! Any tips on how to keep her quiet/calm/how to wear her out without hurting the stitches?
A. Take her for short 10-15min walks often and make sure everyone else in the house is calm as dogs respond to the emotions around them.
What is the difference between spayed and not spayed or neutered and not neutered.?
Q. Dont know too much about dogs but cant a spayed dog have puppies and a non spayed have puppies too? Whats the difference. And if there is any additional advice on whether they should be spayed/neutered or not, plz tell me.
Why is it so important that dogs be neutered and spayed? What if I want my dogs to have puppies?
Why is it so important that dogs be neutered and spayed? What if I want my dogs to have puppies?
A. When you spay a female you remove her reproductive organs so she can not have puppies.
You should spay and neuter your pets so you don't add to the pet overpopulation. Neutering a male eliminates the possibility of testicular tumors and greatly reduces the chance of prostate problems. Neutering decreases the incidence of perianal tumors and hernias, which are commonly observed in older, unaltered males. Neutered males are less likely to try to escape a yard to find a female in season. This reduces the likelihood of them being hit by cars, getting into fights or lost. (Neutering is no substitute for a securely fenced yard, however).
Females spayed before their first estrous cycle ("heat") greatly reduces her chance of mammary tumors, ovarian cancer and uterine infection (all of which can be fatal and costly to treat). A spayed female eliminates the neighborhood stray males from camping out on your lawn trying to get at your female when she comes into "heat." Giving birth to a litter can be dangerous to your female. Some breeds have a high rate of cesarean sections, which are expensive and can be risky.
Temperament:
Spaying and neutering before sexual maturity also offers a temperament benefit. Males neutered early in life tend to be less aggressive and less distracted. Neutered males are less likely to scent mark (real problem when they decide to mark inside the house). A spayed female also does not hormonally based swings and will be more focused on you as well. A female with a litter can become very aggressive, even to family members. Spaying also makes your female a better companion. However, altering a pet is NOT a substitute or a cureall for behavioral issues. It may only affect those hormonally related.
You should spay and neuter your pets so you don't add to the pet overpopulation. Neutering a male eliminates the possibility of testicular tumors and greatly reduces the chance of prostate problems. Neutering decreases the incidence of perianal tumors and hernias, which are commonly observed in older, unaltered males. Neutered males are less likely to try to escape a yard to find a female in season. This reduces the likelihood of them being hit by cars, getting into fights or lost. (Neutering is no substitute for a securely fenced yard, however).
Females spayed before their first estrous cycle ("heat") greatly reduces her chance of mammary tumors, ovarian cancer and uterine infection (all of which can be fatal and costly to treat). A spayed female eliminates the neighborhood stray males from camping out on your lawn trying to get at your female when she comes into "heat." Giving birth to a litter can be dangerous to your female. Some breeds have a high rate of cesarean sections, which are expensive and can be risky.
Temperament:
Spaying and neutering before sexual maturity also offers a temperament benefit. Males neutered early in life tend to be less aggressive and less distracted. Neutered males are less likely to scent mark (real problem when they decide to mark inside the house). A spayed female also does not hormonally based swings and will be more focused on you as well. A female with a litter can become very aggressive, even to family members. Spaying also makes your female a better companion. However, altering a pet is NOT a substitute or a cureall for behavioral issues. It may only affect those hormonally related.
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