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In reply to the discussion: To spay or not? [View all]
To spay or not? [View all] SHRED Aug 2018 OP
spay Sanity Claws Aug 2018 #1
Agreed True Dough Aug 2018 #3
Absolutely spay. Zoonart Aug 2018 #8
And you will be amazed at how determined she can be to get out and get preggers! Stonepounder Aug 2018 #20
we had a dog next dog. they had a 6 ft fence. lady. a mid size shephard mix mutt got out had puppies pansypoo53219 Aug 2018 #32
We had the same situation. Stonepounder Aug 2018 #33
I think it can prevent other later life maladies Rorey Aug 2018 #2
Spay TexasBushwhacker Aug 2018 #4
Spay. Please. CurtEastPoint Aug 2018 #5
I have heard that spaying decreases chances of getting some types of cancer (ovarian is one). Bluepinky Aug 2018 #6
Why is there even a question whether to spay? Cousin Dupree Aug 2018 #7
Definitely spay her. She'll be better off and your quality of life will be better too. iscooterliberally Aug 2018 #9
Spaying reduces the risk of breast cancer significantly... targetpractice Aug 2018 #10
There are several reasons to spay vlyons Aug 2018 #11
Spay! msdogi Aug 2018 #12
Spay.....But talk w/ the vet about the best age irisblue Aug 2018 #13
Spay. A dog in heat is miserable. nt tblue37 Aug 2018 #14
Why would you not? beachbum bob Aug 2018 #15
I didn't do it to mine janterry Aug 2018 #16
Poor dog. In every way, poor thing. nt procon Aug 2018 #19
He's a lovely dog janterry Aug 2018 #21
Of course, and they will live longer, happier lifespans without the stressors procon Aug 2018 #22
ALWAYS spay/neuter your pets. ALWAYS. nt JayhawkSD Aug 2018 #17
The serious health risks alone should be enough to persuade you. procon Aug 2018 #18
Unspayed dogs are also prone to false pregnancies and it is so bad for them. Laffy Kat Aug 2018 #28
Spay. In tact females are prone to breast cancer. sinkingfeeling Aug 2018 #23
Thanks for the replies!! SHRED Aug 2018 #24
Spay radical noodle Aug 2018 #25
Yes. Polly Hennessey Aug 2018 #26
She will live so much longer if you spay her. nt Laffy Kat Aug 2018 #27
spay. democratisphere Aug 2018 #29
Spay. You will both be happier. Midnight Writer Aug 2018 #30
Yes please MFM008 Aug 2018 #31
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