I've been a little uncomfortable for the last week since I'm in heat and mom and dad have really restricted me to the kitchen when I'm not in my [fully fenced] backyard, on a walk or in my crate. I can't help leaving this yucky little spots everywhere but they told me the kitchen is the only room where they can easily clean the floor.
Unfortunately I was under the weather and underweight for quite awhile after the baby came home and mom and dad didn't want me to undergo major surgery until they were sure I was fine. I'm now still a bit light for my age but not too skinny anymore and have a clean bill of health from my vet. I'm 11 months of age and this seems to be my first 'heat'. Is it safe for mom and dad to spay me now or should they wait til my 'heat' is over. They don't mind being a little extra vigilant for awhile if it means that the operation will be safer for me.
Is there any real extra risk in having my spay done now? We don't want to ask our regular vet since we're planning on going to the local speciality spay and neuter clinic. That clinic mentionned extra cost but didn't mention any extra risk. I guess I'm really growing up!
Corbell
Unfortunately I was under the weather and underweight for quite awhile after the baby came home and mom and dad didn't want me to undergo major surgery until they were sure I was fine. I'm now still a bit light for my age but not too skinny anymore and have a clean bill of health from my vet. I'm 11 months of age and this seems to be my first 'heat'. Is it safe for mom and dad to spay me now or should they wait til my 'heat' is over. They don't mind being a little extra vigilant for awhile if it means that the operation will be safer for me.
Is there any real extra risk in having my spay done now? We don't want to ask our regular vet since we're planning on going to the local speciality spay and neuter clinic. That clinic mentionned extra cost but didn't mention any extra risk. I guess I'm really growing up!
Corbell