hi guys,

I have had mixed answers and now i am just confused! the vet has told me before and i have heard from other sources that it should be after. she is now 6 months and should be due to come on heat some time soon.

i would just like to know everyones views and ask what everyone else did.

thanks

becca xxx

If you dont want kittens, have her done now

I had mine done before, with no problems and she is now 11.

its a dog.....

I think alot depends on if you feel your dogs old enough to you to go through the op yet. Alot of vets reccomend to do it before there first session it depends as to how you think she is and how she would cope with her session when it arrives. Also making sure shes well away from male callers if your not planning to breed from her. Out of interest what breed is she.

she is a chihuahua, so very little. thats partly why we are so cautious of getting it done.

Our girl is 5 months old and everyone we have spoken to (vets, breeders etc) have said to wait until she is fully mature in both body & mind before having her spayed, and that may even mean a couple of seasons, we'll just see what happens when she has her first season.

I have also known people have their dogs spayed before a season with no problems, so I'd say go with what you feel is best for your individual dog

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I know they say that smaller breeds mature a little faster than larger ones and often have a ealier session. I think it down to personal choice. But i know what you mean when you worry as they are so little.

I was told before her first season. One vet said 16 weeks another 20 weeks.

I had my cat done at 20 weeks which felt right for her.

Ooops sorry, didnt look to see what dept i was in lol