Spade Monday

[R-Teddy]

Athena will be turning 4 months old Monday ( april 21st) and is getting spade the same day. not such a good way to spend your 4 month birthday...boo. We are also getting her micro chipped.

[107barney]

That's a little too young. My female was 4 mos but that was a long time ago. Most do a spay at age 6 mos. good luck with everythjng!

[Lovetodream88]

I would wait until at least 6 months if not 7 or 8. Also make sure you do presurgery blood work.

[matese]

Yorkie_Spaying_Neutering.html

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Here is a link you may want to check out

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[matese]

Originally Posted by matese

Yorkie_Spaying_Neutering.html

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Here is a link you may want to check out

www.

yorkie

infocenter.com

Yorkshire Terrier Information Center | All About Yorkies

[dawn27]

I agree, she is a bit too young for a spay. The norm is at least 6 months of age. When ever she does get it done I hope she has a smooth and quick recovery !

[R-Teddy]

they will be doing the blood work for certain. I am following my vets advice as to when it should be done. I wasnt pressuring to get it done sooner or later. Just when they said it was time.

[MauiGirl]

Many people wait until they finish teething (closer to 8 months) so if any baby teeth don't fall out they can be removed while under anesthesia for spay. Also some recommend waiting until then when their growth plates have closed.

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Many people wait until they finish teething (closer to 8 months) so if any baby teeth don't fall out they can be removed while under anesthesia for spay. Also some recommend waiting until then when their growth plates have closed.

I agree. I would wait until you can pull the puppy teeth at the same time

[R-Teddy]

Well she is already in there to get it done. I have also seen all over that its best to get it done before there first cycle and that can happen any time after 6 months. She weighs 7.1 pounds now. wow shes grown. Going to be a bigger yorkie girl.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by R-Teddy

Well she is already in there to get it done. I have also seen all over that its best to get it done before there first cycle and that can happen any time after 6 months. She weighs 7.1 pounds now. wow shes grown. Going to be a bigger yorkie girl.

I agree with the others that the spay could have waited longer. My vet recommended 5 months and said Bella could go into heat as early as 6 months, but he said it was fine to wait a little longer, so I had it done at 7 months, and she had not had her first cycle yet. Animal shelters will typically spay at 4 months, but their main concern is population control rather than optimal bone development, and they want to be sure the females are spayed before they are adopted out.

Now that she's in surgery, please keep us posted on how it goes! We're all hoping for a speedy recovery!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by pstinard

I agree with the others that the spay could have waited longer. My vet recommended 5 months and said Bella could go into heat as early as 6 months, but he said it was fine to wait a little longer, so I had it done at 7 months, and she had not had her first cycle yet. Animal shelters will typically spay at 4 months, but their main concern is population control rather than optimal bone development, and they want to be sure the females are spayed before they are adopted out.

Now that she's in surgery, please keep us posted on how it goes! We're all hoping for a speedy recovery!

I waited w/ Pfeiffer until she was 7 or 8 months to get spayed.

But yes, now that she's already in surgery - I hope she does well and has a speedy recovery - please let us know when she is out.

I highly recommend you get pain meds from your Vet AND ask what the plan is if her pain is NOT under control at home -- ask what you should do. Some vets will have you give 1 1/2 dose instead of single dose or whatnot...but always have a pain plan...remember, this is major abdominal surgery, which really hurts.

[R-Teddy]

Originally Posted by pstinard

Now that she's in surgery, please keep us posted on how it goes! We're all hoping for a speedy recovery!

Will do

[R-Teddy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I waited w/ Pfeiffer until she was 7 or 8 months to get spayed.

But yes, now that she's already in surgery - I hope she does well and has a speedy recovery - please let us know when she is out.

I highly recommend you get pain meds from your Vet AND ask what the plan is if her pain is NOT under control at home -- ask what you should do. Some vets will have you give 1 1/2 dose instead of single dose or whatnot...but always have a pain plan...remember, this is major abdominal surgery, which really hurts.

thanks for the advice and I will certainly do that. The vet called and said she is done and I can pick her up at 2:30. thats in a half hour. so ill update when I get home.

[kjc]

Praying for your little girl....