Hi, My rottweiler is 8 months old, she has had her 1st season 2 months ago, I am worried about any health issues esp with large breeds, I have read on some forums that waiting till after 12 months is the ideal age, I am unsure so please any advice would be greatly appreciated.
You can do it now. As long as shes had her first cycle, you will be fine! You can always ring the vet & ask for his/her advice!
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You can do it now. As long as shes had her first cycle, you will be fine! You can always ring the vet & ask for his/her advice!
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You can spay her now. You do not need to wait for a female to come into her first season before having her spayed. Letting them going into a season actually raises their chances of getting mammary cancer. I usually recommend having females spayed in the 4-6 months of age range. It is also a good idea to get her microchipped (if you haven’t already) while she is under for the spay so she will experience less discomfort from the implanting procedure.
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usually by 6 months or before they reach sexual maturity . if it were me i would do it now or asap. they have a way of getting breed when you don’t want them to. and the best time in now. if you have a vet whom you trust ask him/her. if you do it before she has her first litter she will not get fat . as long as she gets enoug exeirsize .
gee i love rottwilers, lucky you.
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had lots of dogs.
Puppies can be spayed/neutered any time after eight weeks of age. Some people wait until just before the dog becomes sexually mature, sometime around six months of age, depending on the breed.
Here’s more info.
http://dogtime.com/spay-neuter.html
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as soon as her growth plates are closed, spaying before then can keep them open longer, and lead to orthopedic problems in the future. also be aware that the more heat cycles she goes through, the higher risk for mammary and reproductive cancers. Its a catch 22 and so you should talk to your vet about what he/she thinks is best.
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