To spay or not to spay? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Millies mamma · 03-14-2012, 08:55 AM

Let me start by saying i have no intention to ever breed Millie. When I first got Millie I thought that I would Not spay her. She does not go outside unless she is on a lead or in a fenced area and I am always with her, so I thought to myself why put her through that when I didn't see the need. Millie is also the first female dog I have had in my adult life, so I will admitt I do not know much about when they go into heat. So in advice on that is well needed.

However now I am wondering bout spaying her? I would like to add a 2nd yorkie to our home within the year. I know if I chose a buy at least one of them would need to be fixed. So my question is should I spay?

BlueBelle · 03-14-2012, 08:57 AM

Spay! There are high chances of them getting mammary cancer and possible other risks to not spaying.

miabellaamoure · 03-14-2012, 09:00 AM

The answer is that you will not always be with Millie...plain & simple. It's too easy to say I will always be there to keep our dog from harms way but, that just isn't realistic thinking. You won't.

It only takes a second or two and then you've defeated your whole theory of you will always be there. Then...you'll have a whole new bag of tricks to contend with...and it's a burden for Millie and yourself to have to go through.

Be safe for Millie & yourself and spay.

MY OSCAR · 03-14-2012, 09:01 AM

yes , you should definetly spay her .
just because you are not going to breed her is not a reason not to spay.
unspayed females are at a high risk of mammary cancer, pyometra and probably other things i have not heard of.
speak to your vet and find out what would be the safest time to spay.
you want to make sure she is old enough and weighs enough...

Joyce Adams · 03-14-2012, 09:23 AM

I think spaying and neutering is very important. Also I think they are healthier in the long run.

carmen in nj · 03-14-2012, 09:57 AM

if you are not breeding , is best of spay, it will prevent mamary cancer and Pyometra, which is a horrible infection and your girl can die from it, so please have your girl spay as soon as you can..
hugs and best of luck..

CouversMom · 03-14-2012, 10:00 AM

Please spay. It is in her best interests in the long run.

rubymoon2072 · 03-14-2012, 10:23 AM

spay it is only a short recovery period and well worth safe than sorry. it is also better in the long run for the furr butt. =*(())

Millies mamma · 03-14-2012, 10:38 AM

Thank you very much I didn't know about the types of cancers. So I will defently have her spayed. I am new to the yorkie breed so I have a lot to learn that is why I am so grateful to have found YT

Teresa Ford · 03-14-2012, 11:27 AM

Thank You for having her spayed. I honestly believe (dogs) Yorkies should be neutered or spayed; Yorkies that are going to be deliberately mated selectivity are the only exception.

megansmomma · 03-14-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by miabellaamoure

The answer is that you will not always be with Millie...plain & simple. It's too easy to say I will always be there to keep our dog from harms way but, that just isn't realistic thinking. You won't.

It only takes a second or two and then you've defeated your whole theory of you will always be there. Then...you'll have a whole new bag of tricks to contend with...and it's a burden for Millie and yourself to have to go through.

Be safe for Millie & yourself and spay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Thank You for having her spayed. I honestly believe (dogs) Yorkies should be neutered or spayed; Yorkies that are going to be deliberately mated selectivity are the only exception.

Also, I am a firm believer is a collar and tags at all times and microchipping. Just about ever story on YT that has involved a lost/missing dog has always been they didn't have a collar and tags on when they went missing.

There is always that chance she could accidentally slip away.

gardengirl77 · 03-14-2012, 12:01 PM

Spay, for sure! By the next day you will be fighting with her to keep her from jumping off the furniture. They recover so quickly, and much better for her.

BellarousasMom · 03-14-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueBelle

Spay! There are high chances of them getting mammary cancer and possible other risks to not spaying.

Yep...spay. No sense in taking any major health chances.

Millies mamma · 03-14-2012, 02:37 PM

Millie has a vet appointment next week, she is only 13 weeks right now, but am going to ask when she could be spayed,.- I am thinking it is arou nd 6 months, but not sure. Thanks again for the advice!!!

Lovetodream88 · 03-14-2012, 05:26 PM

All responsible pet owners should spay and neuter. Spaying a female before her first heat keeps from getting certain cancers and lowers her risk of getting other cancers. Also what if some one broke into your house and took her and then used her in a puppy mill or if she got out and someone did the same. With boy dogs they will do some crazy things to get to a female in heat and will runaway sometimes and mark everything.

03-14-2012, 08:55 AM	#1
Millies mamma YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: somerset ky usa Posts: 302	To spay or not to spay? Let me start by saying i have no intention to ever breed Millie. When I first got Millie I thought that I would Not spay her. She does not go outside unless she is on a lead or in a fenced area and I am always with her, so I thought to myself why put her through that when I didn't see the need. Millie is also the first female dog I have had in my adult life, so I will admitt I do not know much about when they go into heat. So in advice on that is well needed. However now I am wondering bout spaying her? I would like to add a 2nd yorkie to our home within the year. I know if I chose a buy at least one of them would need to be fixed. So my question is should I spay?

03-14-2012, 08:57 AM	#2
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Spay! There are high chances of them getting mammary cancer and possible other risks to not spaying. __________________ "I do not at all understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us"-Anne Lamott

03-14-2012, 09:00 AM	#3
miabellaamoure ♥YORKIERESCUE.com♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 8,708	The answer is that you will not always be with Millie...plain & simple. It's too easy to say I will always be there to keep our dog from harms way but, that just isn't realistic thinking. You won't. It only takes a second or two and then you've defeated your whole theory of you will always be there. Then...you'll have a whole new bag of tricks to contend with...and it's a burden for Millie and yourself to have to go through. Be safe for Millie & yourself and spay. __________________ Jo Ann Abby, Bella , Phoebe & Violette....

03-14-2012, 09:23 AM	#5
Joyce Adams Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,995	I think spaying and neutering is very important. Also I think they are healthier in the long run. __________________ Have a great day... Mommy to Yoshi and Miss Priss

03-14-2012, 09:57 AM	#6
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	if you are not breeding , is best of spay, it will prevent mamary cancer and Pyometra, which is a horrible infection and your girl can die from it, so please have your girl spay as soon as you can.. hugs and best of luck.. __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

03-14-2012, 09:01 AM	#4
MY OSCAR YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 4,514	yes , you should definetly spay her . just because you are not going to breed her is not a reason not to spay. unspayed females are at a high risk of mammary cancer, pyometra and probably other things i have not heard of. speak to your vet and find out what would be the safest time to spay. you want to make sure she is old enough and weighs enough...

03-14-2012, 10:00 AM	#7
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Please spay. It is in her best interests in the long run. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

03-14-2012, 10:23 AM	#8
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	spay it is only a short recovery period and well worth safe than sorry. it is also better in the long run for the furr butt. =*(()) __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

03-14-2012, 10:38 AM	#9
Millies mamma YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: somerset ky usa Posts: 302	Thank you very much I didn't know about the types of cancers. So I will defently have her spayed. I am new to the yorkie breed so I have a lot to learn that is why I am so grateful to have found YT

03-14-2012, 11:27 AM	#10
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Thank You for having her spayed. I honestly believe (dogs) Yorkies should be neutered or spayed; Yorkies that are going to be deliberately mated selectivity are the only exception. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

03-14-2012, 12:01 PM	#12
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	Spay, for sure! By the next day you will be fighting with her to keep her from jumping off the furniture. They recover so quickly, and much better for her. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

03-14-2012, 02:37 PM	#14
Millies mamma YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: somerset ky usa Posts: 302	Millie has a vet appointment next week, she is only 13 weeks right now, but am going to ask when she could be spayed,.- I am thinking it is arou nd 6 months, but not sure. Thanks again for the advice!!!

03-14-2012, 05:26 PM	#15
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	All responsible pet owners should spay and neuter. Spaying a female before her first heat keeps from getting certain cancers and lowers her risk of getting other cancers. Also what if some one broke into your house and took her and then used her in a puppy mill or if she got out and someone did the same. With boy dogs they will do some crazy things to get to a female in heat and will runaway sometimes and mark everything. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!