What's the cost to spay a female dog? When to do it & what shots?

Hello, female puppies can be spayed when they are 12 weeks old. I always suggest spaying before her first heat cycle unless she has viginitis issues. In dogs, spaying before the first heat cycle reduce chances of mammary cancer by over 99% . If spayed after first or second eat cycle, there are still some great benefits. You should call a few veterinary office close to you for an estimate. Prices often vary depending on sIze and can vary very much between veterinary offices. I work for a non profit organization in north Florida, we charge about a $100. This does not includ pre anesthetic bloodwork and may not reflect prices in private practices around the country.I hope this helps,

The cost of spaying varies between clinics, and it can cost a couple of hundred dollars. You can call local clinics to get a price quote. A Maltipoo can go into heat anywhere between 6 months to a year of age. Yes, you should definitely spay her before her first heat. I hope this helps!

That is about the average to get a puppy Miami's sized spayed. I can give you a link to find a low cost clinic in your area, but I think those prices you were quoted are reasonable and fair for a spay :-) http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962

She is a pretty girl!!! The most important vaccination (and one required by law) is the Rabies vaccine. This is essential. The second most important vaccine is the Distemper vaccine, which is often a combo vaccine sometimes called a DHPP (protects against distemper, canine hepatitis, parvovirus and parainfluenza). These vaccines are considered the "core vaccines" for dogs. Every dog should have them. The rest will depend on her lifestyle. I also recommend the Leptosporosis vaccine for dogs if they spend time outdoors in areas with creeks/puddles/ponds because this disease is a bacteria transmitted to dogs by contaminated water (rodents who have the disease urinate and it contaminates the water and the dogs can acquire it this way). The Lepto vaccine requries a series of 2 booster 3 to 4 weeks apart if she has never had it before. Other vaccines you may consider would include Lyme if your dog is outdoors and exposed to ticks and you are in a lyme endemic area, Bordetella also known as Kennel Cough if you ever take her to the park/groomer/kennel/dog classes/out for walks in areas with other dogs. Canine Influenza is another vaccine I recommend for dogs that come into contact with many other dogs/areas with many other dogs such as kennels or dog shows/events. That vaccine will also require a series of 2 vaccines several weeks apart if she has never had it before.

Most veterinarians recommend spaying at about 6 months of age. Coats can vary based on geographic location and clinic. You can contact a clinic and request an estimate. Most will provide one as a matter of hospital policy.

The core vaccines are Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella. She will need boosters for the Distemper and possibly the Bordetella (depends on the vaccine formula). Depending on local disease prevalence, Leptospirosis and Lyme vaccines may also be recommended (these will also need boosters). Speak with your veterinarian about what vaccines are needed in your area. I also recommend microchipping Lilly during her procedure. https://www.petcoach.co/article/the-importance-of-microchipping-your-pet/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I recommend you have Molly seen by your vet to make sure she is okay. Dogs usually go into heat around 6 months of age, but can also go into heat earlier, and often the first heat is not noticeable, as there is not always a lot of visible discharge. She may be pregnant, so speak to your vet about what your options are regarding that as well, and if you want to keep the puppies to term. I recommend having Molly spayed and your other dog neutered to help reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancies, certain undesirable behaviours, and certain diseases. See the link below for more information: https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/spay-neuter.aspx