[ChihuahuaMomma]

HI there.

I have a 10-week-old Staffordshire Terrier. We were planning to get her spayed when the time comes. People have been telling us that it's best to let her have a litter of puppies then spay her. They say that it gives her motherly instincts and makes her gentler. Is this true? What would be best for HER?

[mudweiser]

Spaying – The Positive Side

• Spaying removes the risk of pregnancy.

Pet overpopulation is a serious issue and by allowing your dog to have litters, you are adding to the problem. Finding homes for your new family additions is not as easy as you may think. Even if you choose to keep the puppies, you now have the additional cost of vaccines, parasite control, toys and food for several pets. In addition to costs, the health of the mother can be in jeopardy during delivery. Some new mothers can have serious complications delivering puppies and can even develop health problems during nursing.

• Spaying makes for a cleaner, calmer dog.

Without the drive to mate, your dog may be quieter and not prone to an incessant need to seek out a mate. The spayed dog no longer attracts males and their annoying advances and serenades. Dogs won't have a bloody discharge for several days while they are in heat. Without proper protective products, the discharge can stain sofas, bedding and carpets. Spayed pets are also easier to get along with. They tend to be more gentle and affectionate.

• Spaying keeps your dog healthier.

A final positive aspect of spaying your dog is that spayed pets tend to have fewer health problems. Spaying is the removal of the ovaries and uterus. Without these organs, ovarian cysts, uterine infections and cancer of the reproductive tract are no longer a concern. Studies have shown that dogs spayed before puberty have a significantly lower chance of developing breast cancer than unspayed dogs or dogs spayed later in life.

Spaying – The Negative Side

• Spaying means sterilization.

Spaying will result in the sterilization of your dog, and she will no longer have the ability to become pregnant. If you wish to breed your dog, spaying should not be done.

• Spaying may cause weight gain.

Some pets may gain weight after spaying. Unspayed animals typically have a strong mating desire and can expend a lot of energy seeking a mate and reproducing. Without this energy burden, your dog may eat the same amount but not burn off as many calories. Cutting back on her food can help reduce the weight gain but it is still something to be concerned about.

• Spaying makes some dogs less active.

Pets that have been spayed tend to be less active. If a more sedentary dog is not for you, spaying may not be the best option.


-Ultimately this is your decision-

Good luck to you.

MRS.S

Info was from : Pros and Cons of Spaying and Neutering in Dogs

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Thanks for the advice.

[shazamataz]

Just my opinion but unless you are a registered breeder get her spayed.
It is a lot healthier, reduces and eliminates the risk of many diseases and makes you dog less aggressive and more calm.