Getting a dog spayed brings up a lot of controversy. Some say that dogs should have their first season while others believe that the sooner Female Dogs are Spayed the better.
Personally I believe that Dogs should be Spayed as soon as your Vet says that your Dog is old enough. Without being Spayed there is a very high risk of your Dog becoming pregnant. It is just so difficult to keep an eye on your Dog at all times for weeks. Female Dogs that are in Season will do anything to escape from the house to mate. Their natural instincts take over and you may well find yourself with up to twelve Puppies a few months later!
Female Dog Spaying is a very serious operation. You must provide good care for her for a few weeks afterwards. No running around for at least the first week. The stitches could easily split causing major problems. Keep an Elizabethan Collar on her so she cannot lick or gnaw the stitches.
Don’t be too concerned if there is a little bit of sickness after the operation. This is normal for a lot of Dogs. If it continues then speak to your Vet.
You may also be concerned about lumps around the incision. Again this is normal after the operation. It can get quite large for a few days. Keep an eye on it. If it gets too big then speak to the Vet.
The main thing is to keep the Dog quiet for a few days. No harsh activity for a few weeks and ensure that the Dog cannot get to the stitches.
The author runs a site all about the ups and downs of life with three Dogs. You can find articles there about Female Dog Spaying and more.
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