January 23, 2023
What do you suggest we tell our vet about us not wanting to spay our female?
Full Question:
Hello Cindy,Our vet explained earlier today that we should have Olga spayed to prevent the likelihood of her contracting uterine or breast cancer. Really?
We made a reasoned decision two years ago, before Olga’s first birthday not to have her spayed.
What specifically do you suggest we tell him on this serious matter regarding our Olga, her health, and her longevity?
Note: This is the third vet we have gone to with Olga over disagreements with a specific conventional veterinary practice.
Thank you very much for your continued and valuable help.
Cindy's Answer:
You can do some google searches on the health benefits of NOT spaying and neutering.
Dogs do best with all their parts and hormonal systems intact and as long as you can prevent accidental breedings then it there is not a medical reason to spay her then I would stand your ground on this with your vet.
By medical reason, I mean a real reason, not a scare tactic. (many vets use the word cancer to scare clients into spaying and neutering dogs )
She's your dog and you should be able to make medical decisions for her, if he doesn't respect that I'd be looking for vet #4. Good luck and thanks for not blindly following the masses! If more people would question conventional practice then it would have to change.
Dogs do best with all their parts and hormonal systems intact and as long as you can prevent accidental breedings then it there is not a medical reason to spay her then I would stand your ground on this with your vet.
By medical reason, I mean a real reason, not a scare tactic. (many vets use the word cancer to scare clients into spaying and neutering dogs )
She's your dog and you should be able to make medical decisions for her, if he doesn't respect that I'd be looking for vet #4. Good luck and thanks for not blindly following the masses! If more people would question conventional practice then it would have to change.
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