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spay question
We have a lab puppy. Our vet advised us to allow her to go through one
heat cycle before getting her spayed. The vet said that this reduces the chance that she'll become incontinent (common in female labs) and it also seems to reduce the risk of her developing some skin problems. Others I've talked to say their dog still has incontinence, even though they waited through a heat cycle to spay. One even said, their dog became anti-social after they spayed her. I am of two minds and seeking a preponderance of advice on one side or the other of the debate. I appreciate any input. Many thanks for your time. |
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spay question
wrote in message: We have a lab puppy. Our vet advised us to allow her to go through one heat cycle before getting her spayed. The vet said that this reduces the chance that she'll become incontinent (common in female labs) and it also seems to reduce the risk of her developing some skin problems. Personally, I think that this is bad advice. There is a chance that any dog could become incontinent over time. Like Janet, I have a male dog that is incontinent (late neuter, in case that matters), and it really is no big deal as it is controlled with medication. Pan, my female Dane went through a heat cycle prior to being spayed (she was a friend's dog then). When she went into heat, a couple of her nipples became abnormally engorged, and the vet said that it's something we need to keep an eye on for the rest of her life, as she is at higher risk of developing mammary cancer (off the top of my head, the risk to a bitch spayed prior to going into heat is 0.05%, while it is 8% after the first heat and 25% after the second heat). She also had to be spayed as soon as was practically possible after she came out of heat. Personally, I'll take incontinence any day over cancer, although the chances of either one developing is fairly remote. One even said, their dog became anti-social after they spayed her. Seriously doubt that this had anything to do with the spay itself. In going to the dog park for the past 6 years, I've literally met hundreds of dogs, and while there are ill mannered dogs and well mannered dogs, their behavior has generally not been tied to their spay/neuter status. Suja |
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Janet Boss wrote: Heck - I have a MALE dog with incontinence, but have had female dogs, spayed before first heat, who can hold their urine until the cows come home. I think it's actually kind of a crap shoot. Somebody must have done a study on this but I can't find anything other than a bunch of conjecture. Anyway, for whatever it's worth (NOT MUCH!) the only dog I've had with spay incontinence was spayed at the age of 2, and since the spay also involved an abortion (previous owner was a *teeny* bit irresponsible) I'd guess it's safe to say that she'd been through at least one heat cycle. -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community |
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spay question
In article .com,
says... We have a lab puppy. Our vet advised us to allow her to go through one heat cycle before getting her spayed. The vet said that this reduces the chance that she'll become incontinent (common in female labs) and it also seems to reduce the risk of her developing some skin problems. Others I've talked to say their dog still has incontinence, even though they waited through a heat cycle to spay. One even said, their dog became anti-social after they spayed her. I am of two minds and seeking a preponderance of advice on one side or the other of the debate. You might find the following useful: http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...ayNeuterInDogs. |
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