Spayed

[graham216]

Hi,
Sorry I have not posted in a while, It's just been so hectic because of christmas, work and d.i.y around the house.

I just have a couple of questions really
1. If I was getting my bitch spayed will it stump her growth?
2. How much does it cost ?

I had a quote from the local vets it was £70 Local Anesthetic
and over £70 for the operation which totals between £140 - £180

Any information
would be of help.


Thanks
Graham

 

[Tulsa-Dan]

Spaying and/or neutering does NOT stunt growth. In fact, most of what you've heard about the dog changing after being "fixed" is myth. Both my girls are spayed, one at 6 mo. and one at 2 years old, and both are exactly the same as they were before. Maggie (spayed at 6 mo.) has grown and grown and is still growing. And she's the same little she has always been!

 

[graham216]

That is good to here the vet said it would stump growth that's why I asked people who know.

Thanks
Graham

 

[Mommy2Cool]

We have always had our females spayed at 6 months ... It has never, ever affected their growth or behaviour.

Why would a vet tell you it would? I find that odd:confused:

 

[VTbxrFan]

I don't know if this is an option in the UK, but here in the US, many humane societies offer spay/neuter vouchers that certain vets will accept to discount the procedure in an effort to encourage people to spay or neuter their pets. Maybe there is a similar program where you are.

 

[graham216]

Thanks for all the replies
Discounts in the UK
We pay over the odds for everything especially for Pet care, Cars, fags and booze.

But I will have a look around for discounts
I did say to the vet at the time why is it so expensive he said it's not for smaller dogs it's because Macey is quite big it well take a lot of Local Anesthetic to knock her out.


Thanks
Graham

 

[Aimee]

Lexi was also spayed and did not affect her growth. She is still the same devil as well We do have many low cost spay/neuter options here in the States, hopefully you can find one in your area as well. Best of luck!

 

[Tulsa-Dan]

I am concerned by your vet and his information (or should I say misinformation). If it were me, I would find another vet ASAP.

Contact any local dog or breed clubs in your area and find out if there are some good resources for discounts on spaying/neutering. Also get some recommendations for a GOOD vet.

 

[graham216]

The trouble is there are only two vets that are close to me one is the one I am talking about and the other is about twice as expensive.

But I will see if we have a local club and then contact them.

Thanks
Graham

 

[BRIDGIT]

Jasmine is getting spayed tomorrow morning!!! I am nervous for her. I think it is the best thing for her. She is six months old now and my vet says it will not stunt her growth. It will cost me $60.00 which is very reasonable for the area I live in. I love my vet and she loves my two boxers so I know she will do a good job.