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From:Houston, TX USA
Registered: Feb 2003

posted 07-02-2003 11:12 AM         

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Hi everyone. I'm just wondering if some could share with me the age of your toy female dog when she went into heat for the first time. I know anytime after 6 months is the norm, but have also heard that small dogs can have it earlier. Graysie, my sweet maltese/shih tzu girl is scheduled to be spayed tomorrow. She turned 5 months on 6/28 is now 6.6 pounds. Something has come up and I am considering putting off her surgery till later in the month, but I'm a little paranoid that she'll have her first cycle before then. I really want to have it done before her first heat. Can any of you share your experiences with me please? Anyone have a toy breed that had her first heat before 6 months?

Thanks!

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From:O' Fallon, MO, USA
Registered: Jul 2003

posted 07-15-2003 05:02 PM         

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Since I'm new, I've been scouring all the messages and noticed this one didn't have any replies. To me, I'd be interested in knowing this too. Does anyone have pups that are old enough to have been through this yet? Or, what age would be a good age to spay?

Sue Kirby

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From:Southern Tier NY
Registered: Jun 2003

posted 07-15-2003 05:31 PM         

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I had Winnie spayed when she was five months. the vet told me that around 6-7 months is when she would have gone through her first heat. it could be different for other dogs. i got it done as soon as possible. i recommend getting it done as soon as possible as well!!!

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From:matthew, NC, USA
Registered: Oct 2002

posted 07-15-2003 07:37 PM         

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our vet recommended we get Harley spayed before her first heat cycle--she said it reduced the chances of her developing certain cancers. i think it was done around 5 months and she was small too, probably about 5 lbs.

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From:Iowa
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 09-21-2003 06:49 PM         

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My female Chihuahua just went into heat a few days ago. Shes only 5 months old. My vet told me to wait until she was 6 months to spay her because of her little size, She just got up to 3lbs.

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From:whittier, california
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 11-16-2003 08:56 PM         

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i'm 17 years old and i need some help. i have a 7 month year old terrier/chihuahua mix and she just got her first heat and i was wondering how long do they last in heat?

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From:Canada
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 11-17-2003 05:55 PM         

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my little havanese 'holly' had her first cycle when she was about 6 months old. it lasteed between 2 and 3 weeks.
toward the end when the bitch is in 'full blosom' she might start to stary on her own to find herself a boyfriend.
thats what holly did. she trotted down the treeline for 12 acres. thank god my boarder-jack brought her home. she was out there only for 5 minutes.
hope that help if it didnt let me know

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From:Grant ,Alabama..USA
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 11-20-2003 11:29 AM         

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They stay in heat for a few weeks .Best to get them spayed ,if possible and most vets go by developement and weight before spaying ,before their first heat or you could have a mistake baby and 5 to 7 months old is way too young to be having babies .Not that anyone would intentionally let them but if they have a way of getting down the street to the nearest male ,they will.If your vet says the time is good ,then do it now .

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From:Santa Maria, Ca.
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 11-20-2003 09:58 PM         

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Hi, I have a mini dauchshund, she went into her first heat at 8 months old. If you don't plan on getting her spayed, I have found that the best diapers, are the denim kind. Then do not buy the pads the pet store sells you, they are much too expensive. I buy reg. mini pads, and cut them in half. Hope this helps you! Susan

Oh and the first heat, has a very foul odor in most dogs, so you'll know it's coming....yuk!

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From:Pampa,Texas, USA
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 02-03-2004 01:34 PM         

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Thank you for telling me about this. I have Tippy. she will turn 6 months in 2 days and I am thinking about getting her fixed so we don't have to go through this. Not sure when yet.. but we are thinkinga bout it soon!

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