That depends. If your dog attracts too much unwanted attention she is the one who will be removed from general population. You will assume all risk of pregnancy, and if your dog goes in season you will probably be required to pay a 25% premium.

I would wait until she is just about a year old but not after as there has been some studies done to prove that it helps delay the onset of any heart problems. The females need the hormones for bone tissue. Females have an average of 2 heat cycles per year.

We recommend that all mixed breed pets be spayed. Purebred animals that are not being used for breeding or for show should also be spayed. Spaying a female dog or cat involves the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries. The primary benefit to spaying your pet is to eliminate their ability to have puppies or kittens.

Females, regardless of cat or dog, are spayed while males, again regardless of cat or dog, are neutered.

Spaying offers several advantages. The female's heat periods result in about 2-3 weeks of vaginal bleeding. This can be quite annoying if your dog is kept indoors. Male dogs are attracted from blocks away and, in fact, seem to come out of the woodwork. They seem to go over, around, and through many doors or fences. Your dog will have a heat period about every six months. Spaying removes the uterus and the ovaries, and heat periods no longer occur.

One can shave the tummy and look for a spay scar. However, when veterinarians use certain stitching techniques, there is no scar whatsoever. Hopefully, these veterinarians will tattoo the tummy to indicate that the spaying surgery has been performed, but otherwise, the only way of knowing is to proceed with the surgery.

Additionally, we would love to see homeless animal shelters become a vision of the past. It is our intent to 1) put a measurable dent in the Norman Animal Shelter euthanasia program, and 2) reduce the amount of time an animal spends in a shelter prior to adoption. Fix A Cat, Inc. is a catalyst to this change.

Yes! If a nursing "queen" is trapped, spayed and released in a short span of two days, she will continue producing milk for her kittens upon return until they are weaned. Don't leave any crumbs behind; grab the kittens while you are at it so we can spay/neuter them also.

No. However we can assist with low cost spay/neuter. Please call us or email for more details or visit the Spay/Neuter Your Pet website.

It is best to wait until a female is out of heat before she is spayed. During the heat cycle all the blood vessels that lead to the ovaries and uterus are inflamed and this makes surgery more of a risk to the dog. A dog can be spayed if she is early pregnant. You should discuss this with a veterinarian.

Having a litter is not healthier than being spayed before a first heat. First, a dog should not be bred her first cycle ? she is too immature mentally and often physically. Make the analogy of a teenager having a child at fifteen ? is she ready? A dog should be bred at the earliest 18 months of age; however, hips cannot be certified (OFA ? Orthopedic Foundation of America) if she is younger than 24 months and many recommend waiting until hips can be certified before breeding.

There is no statistical difference between spaying bitches before or after their first season. However spaying them soon after 6 months of age dramatically reduces the occurrence of mammary cancers & womb infections later in life. If they have started their seasons then half way between seasons is the best time.

NO. The female should be spayed by the time she is six to eight months of age. Many veterinarians now believe that spaying at an earlier age presents little or no increased risk. Spaying a female puppy before the first heat cycle helps protect against mammary tumors and helps prevent the development of several reproductive tract diseases.

No, your female dog or cat does not need to breed just one time. If you have your female animal spayed before her first heat you may be saving your females life from common disease such as breast cancer and reproductive cancers. You may even find that your female is much more affectionate and easier trained. If this were a true statement then animal shelters all over the country would not be filled with millions of unwanted animals. Millions of unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized every year.

Yes. After 3 years female rabbits have an 80 percent rate of uterine cancer. We spay a lot of rabbits, and it is not uncommon for the vet to report pre-cancerous conditions in some of the older females. So, for someone who loves his or her female rabbit, spaying could mean the difference between life and death.

The fact that her "scent sacs," or anal sacs, filled up and had to be expressed was probably not because she was in heat. We don't completely understand at this time why anal sacs become overfilled and sometimes go on to develop into an impaction or abscess. The anal sacs are located at approximately four and eight o'clock within the anus. These sacs act as reservoirs for the secretions produced by the anal glands.

Also known as the vaginal pouch, the female condom is a disposable sheath designed to protect a woman from pregnancy and STDs by lining the vagina. (Kind of like the male's condom but inside of the female.) It can be used with a spermicide for added protection. Always read instruction and study pictures before you begin. Use care when opening the condom package. Stand with one leg on a chair or the toilet.

The males are usually larger and may be more aggressive. Females, being of a smaller stature, may be more ideally suited as a house companion. Males tend to be more outgoing, and more forgiving of mistakes in training. Females tend to be less dominant and work well with children - however, many females may actually be more protective of their households than males. Nevertheless, generalities do not always apply, and it is best to ask the breeder for their advice.

Yes, there are several. Indeed, two of the very best "Living Masters" are female. The primary concern for many beginning female operators, if they are in good shape, is the proper fit of the operator's vest. Even the "Short Vest" can be a little loose on some operators; on other operators, the chest may be too tight.

There are many factors to consider in selecting the correct time to spay or neuter your pet. Most veterinarians will suggest doing it shortly after the completion of puppy vaccines, which is around five months of age. In the case of male pets it may be an especially good idea to neuter them at this time before they develop bad habits, such as aggression.

Spaying a dog or cat before their first heat cycle virtually eliminates the possibility of the pet getting breast cancer. Neutering will limit the possibility of the pet getting testicular cancer and greatly cut down on prostate problems. Spaying and neutering sterilizes the animal and thus reduces unwanted litters. It also may reduce undesirable behaviors such as spraying, marking, straying, aggression towards other animals and mating behaviors.

You bet you can! We love meeting women riders and welcome members to bring their friends. We do require that guests become members if after two rides they want to continue to ride with KKMC. Yes. At the beginning of each riding season, the club as a whole decides which charity to support that season. By selecting different charities each year, we feel all members will have an opportunity to support organizations that are important to them.

There are 1,000 to 3,000 eggs in a female coho salmon, depending on the size of the fish. A female steelhead may contain 3,000 to 5,000 eggs, depending on the size and age of the fish.

Spaying or neutering your puppy can not only prevent unwanted pregnancies, but can also prevent some health problems later in life. It is recommended that females be spayed before their first heat cycle (which usually occurs at around 6 months of age). Males should also be neutered in the first 6 months.

Yes, they can be spayed. There is an additional charge for both cats and dogs if they are in heat. The risk of complications is slightly higher because of rare occasions of blood clotting dysfunction.