I have my first bitch puppy, who is now 13 weeks. She is amazing. We also have a 4 year old male. 4yo is a terrier mongrel and puppy is supposedly pedigree jack russell but tbh I doubt this. 4yo came from RSPCA as a puppy so had snip at 6months old. We have the puppy purely from circumstances, otherwise were going to get another rescue dog.
It'll be £135 to get her spayed at 6 months, possible 8 months (vet said they sometimes wait on smaller dogs). Is it really necessary for us to spay her? Our other dog is the only one she spends time with and we always keep them on extending leads on walks. We have a big, secure garden so she will be able to run around when she's in season and won't be cooped up inside, but we would also walk her at less busier times of day in this situation.
I have heard not spaying can increase ricks of some health problems but don't know much about this. Can anybody provide me with more info on this and really how much of a problem it could be?
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To spay or not to spay?
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megapixie · 25/07/2011 17:26
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