How Old Before Dog Can Be Spayed?

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Q: How old does my Beagle need to be before she can be spayed? Is there a minimum age?Q: How old does my Beagle need to be before she can be spayed? Is there a minimum age?

A: There isn't really a minimum age but there definitely is a maximum age. Most veterinarians recommend having dogs spayed at around six months of age. The goal is to have them before they go into heat. Every heat cycle that a dog has increases their chances of breast cancer. If your dog is spayed she will not go into heat!

Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

Filed Under: Development, Health & Home, Dog & Cat Breeds, Dog Breeds, Surgery
Tags: Beagle, Dogs, age, Breast Cancer, dogs, heat cycle, new pet, old, spayed

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