KT221
New member
- Oct 30, 2012
- 26
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- Bulldog(s) Names
- Miss Muffin (nickname: "pig", "my baked good")
Hi all,
I was hoping to get your opinions on the risks v. benefits of getting Miss Muffin spayed, especially considering she's an older dog (probably 3-4).
I suspect the reprehensible person I rescued Miss Muffin from initially got her solely to breed, so she's intact. I'm concerned about the risks of the spaying surgery itself. I have heard there can be complications with intubating bulldogs. I'm also worried about how invasive the surgery is, especially considering bulldogs' general fragile health. I've always spayed/neutered my past babies, but none of them were bulldogs and I always did it when they were younger.
The vet explained that there are two benefits to getting her spayed at this point: 1. Prevent unwanted pregnancy and 2. reduce her chances of getting uterine cancer. There's an extremely low risk of Miss Muffin getting pregnant, but I certainly don't want her to get uterine cancer. But, I also don't want to put her through a surgery where the risks may outweigh the benefits.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts and expertise! Thank you!
I was hoping to get your opinions on the risks v. benefits of getting Miss Muffin spayed, especially considering she's an older dog (probably 3-4).
I suspect the reprehensible person I rescued Miss Muffin from initially got her solely to breed, so she's intact. I'm concerned about the risks of the spaying surgery itself. I have heard there can be complications with intubating bulldogs. I'm also worried about how invasive the surgery is, especially considering bulldogs' general fragile health. I've always spayed/neutered my past babies, but none of them were bulldogs and I always did it when they were younger.
The vet explained that there are two benefits to getting her spayed at this point: 1. Prevent unwanted pregnancy and 2. reduce her chances of getting uterine cancer. There's an extremely low risk of Miss Muffin getting pregnant, but I certainly don't want her to get uterine cancer. But, I also don't want to put her through a surgery where the risks may outweigh the benefits.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts and expertise! Thank you!