Is it safe to spay my 3-year-old dog after heat and while humping?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Doodles. I prefer to wait 2-3 months after a heat cycle to spay a patient. The surgery is technically less difficult as the vessels are not as engorged with blood after the heat cycle. It is possible to have it done during a cycle, but I feel it is riskier. I hope this information helps!

I think it will not be an issue. If anything it will likely prevent further vaginal prolapses, as with spaying the supply of estrogen that was part of the cause, will cease, I would wait until approx, 2 months after her last heat (which probably was when she had the prolapse, right?)

I would not recommend giving her anything to stop the heat, in dogs it's usually a potentially harmful hormonal treatment that is known of causing cancer. you should wait at least 2 months after her heat cycle before you can have her spayed, .

I usually recommend to have the spay done before the first season, although in her case she is probably so close the her first season that you might not have time to have it done. however it's not a major issue, it's absolutely fine to have it done after the first season as well.

There isn't an increased surgery risk because Tohru will be out of heat, plus one heat isn't as concerning. I'd be more concerned about an older dog that has had multiple heats as well as puppies. The most important thing is to make sure she doesn't get pregnant.

Yes it is normal, as Miley Jane is about the right age to come into heat for the first time. If you do not want puppies, I recommend having her spayed as soon as she is out of heat, which is typically within three weeks. I would keep her isolated from any intact male dogs during this time, even if you plan on breeding her at some point. It is never recommended to breed a dog on their first heat because they are not fully grown both physically or mentally. It's recommended to wait until a dog is at least two years before mating her. Have her seen by a vet soon if you want to spay her.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Personally, if she has had vaginal bleeding for 6 months that isn't normal and I would spay here. Anesthesia and surgery is a bit riskier for geriatric dogs and cats but as long as blood work was done, safe anesthesia and monitoring equipment is used she should do well. I wish you and Pinky the best!