Speying a bitch info

[sauer]

Hi folks ,

Long story short , I've generously been given an absolute cracker of a lab bitch , 2.5yrs old .
She's fantastic in every way in home , out stalking, beating etc
..... She has been hip & eye tested by previous person and the eyes are fantastic but hip score is not good at all, I was asked when given her not to breed from her , which I agree with .
My query is I've always had dogs not bitches , I understand it reduces chances of some cancers , phantom pregnancys etc .... But .... Once she's done will she still attract dogs every 6 months or so ? Or is that completely eliminated ? Also what ball park figure should the op cost?

Just wondered as never had experience of this .


Paul

 

[Hedgehopper]

Once spayed she won't go into season so no need to worry about the dogs sniffing around. I a. Sure these things are cheaper up your way but down here in Sussex you will pay around £250ish for the op.

 

[Grimrecruiter]

We had our Jack Russell bitch done recently. I'm sure there are cheaper vets but we ended up paying £267. This included the op to include all drugs, the stitches out and some vet recommended "recovery" food. The last item probably unnecessary but my wife couldnt say no! She was in on the Wednesday and stitches out 10 tens later. FIGHTING fit! The vets are now quite funny about them licking the stitches which is instinct to do. Get a blow up collar not one of the plastic cone types - worth the extra and you have it for the future.
Good luck.

 

[sauer]

Thank you folks

Paul

 

[countrryboy]

I'm the same as u only had dogs, but my mate had his bitch speyed recently (5yr old lab) and said u want to do it smack in the middle inbetween her seasons (ie 3 months after her last season) but i'm sure ur vet will tell u that.

 

[sauer]

Cheers country boy ,
I just got told that today by another lad was speaking to
She's due around April so think get done this summer

 

[Caberhill]

Somewhere between £200-£300 is about right.

It's a great benefit to the dogs health with a reduction in perianal related illnesses as well as eradicating the risk of Pyometra.

There seems to still be a lot of die hard folk out there that thing spaying ruins a dog with excuses such as weight gains, Sure some dogs appear to put on weight after being spayed but the simple answer is to cut the food intake.

We had our lab done at about the same age, she's 5-6 now as still the same dog through and through.

Hi folks ,

Long story short , I've generously been given an absolute cracker of a lab bitch , 2.5yrs old .
She's fantastic in every way in home , out stalking, beating etc
..... She has been hip & eye tested by previous person and the eyes are fantastic but hip score is not good at all, I was asked when given her not to breed from her , which I agree with .
My query is I've always had dogs not bitches , I understand it reduces chances of some cancers , phantom pregnancys etc .... But .... Once she's done will she still attract dogs every 6 months or so ? Or is that completely eliminated ? Also what ball park figure should the op cost?

Just wondered as never had experience of this .


Paul

 

[willie_gunn]

We've had both our cocker and lab bitches spayed. Both were between 2 and 3 at the time.

The lab was done as she had pyometra, whereas the cocker was done after she had a caesarean.

No trouble with them putting on weight, but their coats have certainly thickened up considerably since the operation.

 

[sauer]

Sounds like a goer for me then, save any accidental arrivals or health problems later

Groundwork has been done with hip & eye scores .... No point bringing on another generation carrying the same inherited problems

Cheers
Paul

 

[Caberhill]

No point bringing on another generation carrying the same inherited problems

If only there was more people like you! To many see the coin before the welfare.

 

[sauer]

I haven't had a dog for 7 yrs due to working away from home & 2 autistic young lads ... Could not expect wife to deal with that !!!
Otherwise she knows I would have had a dog 7 yrs ago ... Boys going well and the dog is 2.5yrs so easier than a pup ..
Settled in so well it's been amazing & lads love her, she walks at heel on a stalk never know she's there .

I'm not a big fan of Kenbel club etc .... I'm no dog expert but you see folks buying pups on a whim ... No idea ,,, pups advertised no testing what so ever ( breed specific )
Lucky dip what yer getting...'
If everyone did it then we could breed out a lot of problems

I personally wouldn't be happy giving someone a pup knowing it was guid chance it would be buggered with problems .

Paul

 

[Greymaster]

Apparently the keyhole technique reduces the possibility of spay incontinence which can be a problem with the old method.

 

[sauer]

Thank you

I'll ask about that when I enquire to get done

Paul

 

[geordieh]

We've had both our cocker and lab bitches spayed. Both were between 2 and 3 at the time.

The lab was done as she had pyometra, whereas the cocker was done after she had a caesarean.

No trouble with them putting on weight, but their coats have certainly thickened up considerably since the operation.

Just as a matter of interest what did it cost you to have your lab spayed when she had pyometra I had a quote yesterday to do my 14 yr old Jack Russell £1300

 

[sauer]

Bitch in season now , so she's booked in for 14th July ...
Been told around £270 ish ... It varies I'm cost , mainly down to weight & anesthetic needed etc

Paul

 

[Selous]

Don't forget to cut her food back straight away after a spay. Generally by about 1/3 to 1/2. Neutering dramatically reduces energy requirements so they will pile on the lbs