posted 05-26-2003 12:25 PM           

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I have a 9 month old chihuahua that is approx. 5 pounds. When getting her shots the vet stated she should be spayed about now. I'm wondering why? She is an apt. dog and never sees other dogs. Are there other reasons to spay other than birth control.

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posted 05-26-2003 02:49 PM         

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Dogs that are not spayed are actuallyy more likely to get different forms of cancer, including ovarian, I forget the name right now but it is basically breast cancer in dogs, and a few other kinds. Let alone they are healthier when spayed. It is very stressful and unhealthy for dogs to go into heat without being mated. These are just a few reasons I will try to find a link that I have somewhere on reasons to spay/neuter.

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posted 05-26-2003 03:40 PM         

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Here are a few links I have on why to spay/neuter
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/3694/spay.html

Actually just check this site out it has alot of links for spay/neuter information
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/neuter.htm

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posted 05-26-2003 03:41 PM         

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Here is another site to check out
http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net/spay_neuter.htm

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posted 05-26-2003 09:58 PM           

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thanks so much for all the info ... it was great!

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