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Permalink Reply by Michelle and Vesper on October 15, 2009 at 11:22am

Vesper just turned 6 months old and is getting spayed this Friday. Our vet told us not to wait for a heat cycle because it increased the risk of ovarian cancer. She quoted a study that found spaying after the first heat reduced the risk of ovarian cancer by 60%, and spaying before the first heat reduced the risk by 90%. I'm one to usually look at the study before agreeing to a recommendation, but I'd much rather skip the experience of a puppy in heat...I was ready to believe.

When have others had their puppies spayed?

Permalink Reply by Amy & Miles on October 15, 2009 at 4:33pm

Our March guy is doing great. Had him neutered three weeks ago, but that doesn't really apply to your situation - lol. Good luck.

Permalink Reply by Melissa O on October 15, 2009 at 10:51pm

Zoey is just barely over 4 months old and she was spayed last week before her first heat. I too had heard from my vet and other sources about the chances of cancer going up after their first heat.

Permalink Reply by Marion and Vern on October 16, 2009 at 7:54am

Sami was spayed the day she turned 5 months old and for the same reasons quoted below, reducing the risk of cancer. She did fantastic. The sooner the better. Good luck.

Permalink Reply by Bella & Hayes on November 11, 2009 at 7:04pm

I really wish I had my girl spayed before her first heat cycle. My other girls were spayed at 4 months, so I don't know why I waited so long for Bella. She's getting spayed in a few short weeks.

Permalink Reply by Debbie Algieri & Bella Boo on November 13, 2009 at 8:20pm

Bella was born 7/7/09 and is scheduled to get spayed on December 10th. So, she will be about 5 months. My vet said it doesn't make that much difference. My Bella is really sweat and keeps herself busy during the day. Her attention span is also short but once I start her in training, I think it will get better. I just need to find a trainer.