Guest Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 We have just adopted a 5 1/2 month old female German Shepherd pup her previous owner could no longer keep her. She has been with us since Monday and is getting along really well with our Labrador Oscar,he is desexed and we are hoping to get Abby desexed in the very near future but was wondering what is a good age to have it done and if she should be allowed to come into season before the operation. Also we were wondering if any one can give us a rough estimate as to how much the operation would cost. Thanks for any advice. lablove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest belgian.blue Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I see no one has replied to your question, so hopefully I can help. Going by my experience with my female Belgian Shepherd. There is no need to allow her a first season, it is a wives tale. I have owned four bitches who were speyed and never allowed a season, they were all perfect, happy girls. Ivy was speyed at eight month of age and the cost was around $300 but of course it depends on your vet clinic. Some offer a discount. Please please please don't allow her to have a season, you don't want her getting out and having puppies. There are enough in the pound and being put down as it is. I would start finding a vet clinic you're happy with and getting prices. She will have to wear a elizabethan collar for a week or so to stop her licking her wound. Ivy had to wear one and she was fine with it on. Stitches come out in about ten days to two weeks. All the best and congrats on your new family member I think we need photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Desexing her at some stage before she turns 1 yr will be fine She *shouldn't* by rights have a season before then but be aware that some girls do come into season before a year of age. If you choose to wait and she does come into season, then be prepared for the worst as caring for an in-season bitch is not fun and requires FULL TIME supervision. There is absolutely no need for her to experience a season before she is desexed. Op should be around the $200-$300 mark but don't be fooled into what some vets are calling "gold star" desexing circa $500 - run a mile if your vet recommends this and find another vet. You can always call around and get quotes - some councils offer cheap desexing clinics. More importantly, is she vaccinated and microchipped?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 belgian. blue, and t-time thank you very much for your helpfull replies, we have owned a Shepherd before had her for 10 years but never had her desexed and she never had pups, but unfortunately she died with complications from Pyometra, which we were ignorant about, so this time we want to make sure we do the right thing. Our Oscar was an AWL pound pup, and he is just so patient with our new girl, and I think she is the alpha over him Luckily we have nice high fencing around the yard so no dogs can get in here. We are going to get her vaccinated soon and microchipped. I would like to put a picture in one of those ones that are long and on the bottom of posts but will have to work out how to do it. Thanks once again for replying. lablove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 A lot of people recommend a large breed pup to be allowed to have one season before being speyed. This is due to the effect of hormones on bone and muscle development. The ocst will depend a lot on the vet you go to, some areas/vets are more expensive. Generally I'd say somewhere between $200-500, depending on whether pre anaesthetic testing is done and the dog is on fluids for the duration- This will probably add $100 or so to the bill. IMO pain relief should be included in the cost, If a vet wants to charge extra for that I wouldn't be entrusting my dog to their care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 The earlier you do it, the younger she will be and the less she will weigh. It could be significantly cheaper to desex now. I am yet to see any problems with desexing a dog from this time onward and wouldn't hesitate as a bitch in season is a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Sorry tohear your older girl had pyometra - that's a terrible shame and if she was not for breeding - an avoidable complication which you can deal with now in your new girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Thank you aussielover Parkeyre, for your help and t-time, for your hugs , x. lablove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 She will have to wear a elizabethan collar for a week or so to stop her licking her wound. Ivy had to wear one and she was fine with it on. Stitches come out in about ten days to two weeks. None of my foster bitches have needed the e-coller - not that many dogs have a go at their stitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bright Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The best age to spay a puppy is before their first heat cycle. This is around 5th to 6th month. Spaying before the first heat cycle will also help you avoid the bleeding that accompanies a female's heat cycle. Price would depend on where you bring your puppy for the procedure - anywhere from $200-$400 is a good estimation. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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