Q: My dog just had puppies a couple days ago. How long do I need to wait before getting her spayed?
A: It is recommended that your dog is not spayed until at least 8 weeks after giving birth. By the time the pups reach 8 weeks of age they should be fully weaned. Before that they cannot be separated from their mothers for long periods of time. Also, once the puppies are weaned the mammary gland will be much smaller in size. Mammary glands that are engorged with milk make spaying your dog more difficult and put your dog at a higher risk for infection. After puppies are born, the mother's uterus is still enlarged. After two months the uterus and associated blood vessels will have significantly decreased in size. This makes for a much safer surgery.
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thanks for your help and guidence jim c
my bitch has just had her second litter and everything is fine, but i think thats enough, it does take it out of her, although she is a very good mother this time her son from her first litter has helped but she still dont let dad near, so your feedback here has been most helpfull, Manythanks Rob with 6 new Huskeys.