Why do I need to get my Chihuahua spayed?

Why do I need to get my Chihuahua spayed?

Even if you don’t plan on breeding your Chihuahua, the hormones set off by a female in heat is a powerful attractant to unfixed males. It’s all too common for family Chihuahuas to away from home in search of a mate, which is why you need have yours spayed or neutered.

How old is a Chihuahua in human years?

Chihuahua Age In Human Years and Dog Years Age In Human Years Age In Dog Years 9 49 10 53 11 57 12 61

What happens to a Chihuahua when it is neutered?

By neutering them, their testosterone levels decrease significantly, which should curb their desire to pee on the sides of your furniture, walls and other areas inside the house. Female Chihuahuas go into their heat cycle about once or twice a year. During this time, they will be more sensitive, territorial, and they will bleed.

How often should I take my senior Chihuahua to the vet?

Most veterinarians recommend taking adult Chihuahuas between the ages of 7 and 10 for a wellness check once a year. If you have senior Chihuahua over the age of 10, however, you should take them for a wellness check twice a year.

How old does a Chihuahua have to be to be spayed?

Don’t worry about age, the vet will ensure that your Chihuahua isn’t too young to be spayed or neutered. Female Chihuahuas can reproduce as young as four months old, and male Chihuahuas can as of six months.

Is it too old for a female dog to be spayed?

There are some potential risks in certain breeds if spayed before twelve months of age. So that’s cruciate disease, bone cancer and numerous other ones. There doesn’t seem to be any risks or there’s no known, proven risks in spaying a female dog older than that and certainly in an older dog like this Chihuahua.

Is it illegal to spay and neuter a Chihuahua in the UK?

There is more to read about spaying and neutering your chihuahua in‘We need to talk about spaying‘ For a start, did you know that spaying and neutering in Norway is consider cruel and is illegal without a good medical reason. But in the UK no vet is going to advise that you don’t spay or neuter your dog. Most UK vets are fully behind the procedure.

Are there pros and cons to spaying a Chihuahua?

The pros of spaying your chihuahua Spaying will prevent unwanted pregnancies as well as eliminate heat cycles. Without heat cycles, your dog may be calmer and will stop the advances of male dogs; it will also ensure a cleaner home, without the risk of bleeds or urinating in the house.