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A dog is never too old to be spayed. The risks involved in administering anesthesia begin to sharply increase around age 6 years. Even then, as long as a dog is healthy, spaying is far less risky than having a litter. Dogs don't go through menapause, and they can have litters throughout their mature lives. If you have a dog that's over 6 years old and you want to have her spayed, the veterinarian can do blood test and check her out to minimize her risks. As a spay/neuter activist, I've seen "outside", neglected dogs up to 13 years old get spayed after having an unwanted litter and do well. The concern for older dogs is pyometra--a very common uterine infection which can be life-threatening. Also, other risks for intact older dogs include uterine and ovarian cancer.
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∙ 8y agoThis is something you will have to talk to your vet about. Spaying is down to a fine art now, but if you get a puppy and don't want to breed then the earlier the better for spaying (much less traumatic on a pup than an adult dog.) Your pet may well take longer to heal and get back to their old self, but be assured the vet will let you know of any risks.
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∙ 15y agoThat depends on how old your dog is. I recommend calling your vet to ask them.
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∙ 12y agoNo, spaying eliminates heat cycles for good. Once a dog is spayed it will not come into heat again.
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How old can you spay a dog?
There is no latest age. You can spay a dog at any point in their lives, although it has the most benefit when the dog is younger. However, if your veterinarian feels that she is too old to withstand the anesthesia, you may not want to have the procedure done.A dog can usually be spayed at just about any age, but the operation is harder on older dogs than on puppies, so it is best to spay or neuter at between 6 months and 2 years.
Do you spay a dog or a cat?
You spay a female dog and cat, you neuter a male dog and cat.
If you spay your dog do the anal glands still need to be drained?
If you spay your dog do the anal glands still need to be drained?
Is spade a racial slur?
A Spade is a gardening tool. Spay is to spay a female dog.
Location of scar on a spayed dog?
Somewhere on the stomach because when they spay a dog they take out the uterus and overies.
Can you spay your dog at one year old?
Yes.
How much is it too spay a dog?
That depends where you go. Ask the vet.
How old can you spay a dog?
There is no latest age. You can spay a dog at any point in their lives, although it has the most benefit when the dog is younger. However, if your veterinarian feels that she is too old to withstand the anesthesia, you may not want to have the procedure done.A dog can usually be spayed at just about any age, but the operation is harder on older dogs than on puppies, so it is best to spay or neuter at between 6 months and 2 years.
Do you spay a dog or a cat?
You spay a female dog and cat, you neuter a male dog and cat.
Can you spay your dog while in season?
Can I have my dog spay while she has her period
Will you have to spay your dog if it keeps taking false pregnancies?
You should spay your dog AFTER the first menstrual period.
How can you use spay in a sentence?
"Spay your female dog and she'll be happier and healthier."
Can you spay your dog while its menstrating?
No.
Can you spay your dog while its menstruating?
No.
Does a spay female dog ovaulate?
No.
If you spay your dog do the anal glands still need to be drained?
If you spay your dog do the anal glands still need to be drained?
Is spade a racial slur?
A Spade is a gardening tool. Spay is to spay a female dog.
