I know there have been threads regarding this in the past (I've had a look through the archives) but I would still like some advice please regarding spaying.
Tia is very nearly 7 months old and she is definitely going to be spayed - the question is when?! I had decided at first for her to have the operation before her first cycle (as advised by my vet) but then after doing some research and talking to a different vet I decided to wait until she had had one cycle to ensure she was fully mature. Now I don't know - my head is swimming!!
When would you all advise please?
If I have her done before her first cycle will it affect her growth - I am worried that she is on the small side, 22" tall and 53lbs, for her age and that being spayed before maturity may impede her growth.
I had also expected her to have had her first cycle by now but through reading I have learnt that she could be as old as a year before this happens. We are going away for a week in July and I would hate her to be in heat when I am not there to ensure no accidents happen!
Thank you in anticipation.
Amanda
Tia is very nearly 7 months old and she is definitely going to be spayed - the question is when?! I had decided at first for her to have the operation before her first cycle (as advised by my vet) but then after doing some research and talking to a different vet I decided to wait until she had had one cycle to ensure she was fully mature. Now I don't know - my head is swimming!!
When would you all advise please?
If I have her done before her first cycle will it affect her growth - I am worried that she is on the small side, 22" tall and 53lbs, for her age and that being spayed before maturity may impede her growth.
I had also expected her to have had her first cycle by now but through reading I have learnt that she could be as old as a year before this happens. We are going away for a week in July and I would hate her to be in heat when I am not there to ensure no accidents happen!
Thank you in anticipation.
Amanda