when to get her fixed?

[xxaprilrose]

She just turned 5 months on sunday. I was told all my life it was 6 months they need to have it done but I have seen mixed reviews all over on here. I'm hoping somebody with experience can give me some advice. Should I have it done next month or wait? Also when do they usually go into their first heat cycle? Honestly, I would prefer to NOT have her go in heat but if it is whats best for her then I cant complain.

 

[Marine91]

There are differing opinions for sure. Some say wait until after her first heat and others say 6 or 7 months. We had Harlea spayed at 7 months after consulting with our vet who said that would be the earliest he would do it and even then it would depend on how she has developed.

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[aprilemari]

do it before her first heat, that's what we did. I don't see a need to wait. Lola got spayed at 6 months.

 

[AmandaPeterson]

I adopted a 7mo puppy and took her to the vet. The vet stated he would spay her at 1yr. That she may heat as they can start anywhere between 8-14 months. So we are waiting until 1yr based on our vets recommendation.

 

[2BullyMama]

Our vet has always recommened anytime after 6 months of age

 

[nubonics]

We had our female spayed at 6 months before the first heat as recommended by our vet.


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[Pati Robins]

Se here we spayed Shy and all my other dogs at 6 months of age ,i had one that was neutered later ,but i couldn't see any difference between late and early neutering

 

[Daphnee]

The only thing I ever heard, is that if the female is the only female in a litter of all other males, you should wait till after the first heat. Apparently the lone female could have excessive testosterone from being in the womb with all other males.