The female Dog spaying post in particular has a lot of reader comments and although not about Dog training it is about how to look after a Dog after it has been spayed.
Female dogs spayed before their first heat will have a near zero chance of developing mammary cancer.
The best recommendation is if you do not want puppies; have
your female dog spayed.
Having
a female dog spayed reduces her risk for breast cancer and uterine infections, especially if you have it done before her first heat.
Females dogs spayed prior to their first heat cycle very rarely develop mammary cancer is less than 1 %.
There is evidence to suggest that there are health benefits in having
your female dog spayed, with the avoidance of harmful conditions later in life.
These days, except for dog breeders, most people accept that all male dogs should be neutered and
female dogs spayed.
One of the most potentially dangerous implications of not having
your female dog spayed is a pyometra infection.
• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for
female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is clear — much of the spay / neuter information that is available to the public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.
Tidiness: If you have
your female dog spayed, you will avoid having to deal with her messy heat cycles, as well as having to shoo away dozens of canine suitors.
It is highly recommended that you get
your female dog spayed, not only to prevent estrus and accidental pregnancy, but to protect her against breast cancer and diseases of the reproductive system.
Mammary Cancer Prevention A
female dog spayed before her first heat will have a near zero chance of developing mammary cancer.
A female dog spayed before her first heat will have a near zero chance of developing mammary cancer.
For the litters, our assistance is contingent upon the individual agreeing to the get
their female dog spayed at CPR's expense.
As an animal shelter employee in the United States, I spoke with a woman just today who refused to get her male dog neutered and
her female dog spayed.
Having
a female dog spayed prior to her first heat eliminates the chance she will develop mammary cancer later in life.
Pet owners might have to pay up to $ 100 to have
a female dog spayed at a veterinarian's office.
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This includes both unspayed female dogs and
female dogs spayed as adults.
Why should I have
my female dog spayed?
This means that spaying is important even if a tumor has already developed; in one study,
female dogs spayed at the time of their tumor removal (or in the two years prior to the tumor removal) lived 45 percent longer than those who remained unspayed.
However,
a female dog spay is often twenty to ninety minutes, depending upon size, age, and if she is in heat.
Health Benefits of Spaying and Neutering:
Female Dogs Spaying removes the ovaries and uterus, eliminating the possibilities of ovarian and uterine infection or cancer.
In addition to preventing unwanted litters, having
your female dog spays can also reduce her risk for ovarian cancer and other health problems.
It is very important to prevent these risks by having
your female dog spayed.
You should have
your female dog spayed no sooner than six months of age.
Having
your female dog spayed (ovariohysterectomy) is an inexpensive and realistic method of pet population control.
My female should have one heat - cycle or litter before spay...
Female dogs spayed before their first heat cycle (and therefore before they have a litter of puppies) are typically healthier than those who wait until having a litter or heat - cycle.
Many dog owners like to have
their female dogs spayed so that they do not have to deal with the mess and inconvenience of the dog's menstrual cycle or «heat».
To be safe you should probably consider having
your female dog spayed by the time she is 12 weeks old.
Not exact matches
Spaying your
female dog is a good way to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the hassle that vaginal bleeding ensues.
It most commonly affects castrated male and
spayed female dogs between the ages of 4 and 10 years across a variety of breeds.
If the
dogs are
spayed females, there may be a problem of a leaky bladder, which can be helped through medication.
There are many health benefits associated with
spaying your
female dog, such as decreased chances of developing mammary tumours, uterine infections, and even hair coat problems.
If your
female dog has not been neutered or
spayed, she is considered to be intact.
Female dogs that are
spayed before their first heat cycle have been shown to have a significantly reduced risk of mammary cancer, and male
dogs that are neutered rarely have disease in their prostate gland.»
A rabies vaccine with a chemical sterilent could reach over fifteen times the number of
female dogs currently
spayed and could do so using distribution systems already used for rabies vaccines alone.
These include a weak urethral sphincter (for
spayed or desexed
female pooches), congenital causes like ectopic ureters in younger
dogs, weak bladders and short urethras that might occur in some
female dogs.
However, one of the most common is the estrogen responsive incontinence of the older
female spayed dog.
Angel is a 4 year old
spayed female Bichon Frise
dog.
Gender:
Female Age: 9 months Breed: Domestic Short Hair; Brown tabby
Spayed / Neutered: Yes Vaccinations: FRPP Other vet care: Anti-parasitic medicine Temperament: Very playful Other information: Previously fostered with a
dog, cats and children.
There are many health benefits in
spaying a
female cat or
dog.
A Veterinary Medical Database search of the years 1982 to 1999 revealed that in
dogs with tumours of the heart, the relative risk for
spayed females was over four times that of intact
females.
For both male and
female Rotties
spayed or neutered before one year of age, there was a one in four lifetime risk for bone cancer, and the sterilized animals were significantly more likely to develop the disease than intact
dogs of the same breed.
Spaying your
female cat or
dog eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers.
For example,
female dogs that are
spayed before their first heat rarely develop mammary cancer.
Some
female dogs start showing symptoms of false pregnancy a few days after being
spayed.
DES Compounded is used to treat urinary incontinence in
spayed female dogs.
It must be noted that
spaying female dogs and neutering males is a 100 % effective method of eliminating some cancer risks altogether.
A
spay procedure is for
female dogs and involves removing the ovaries and uterus.