Zoey is in heat ... upset!

[Taz_Zoee]

Their yard is fenced in such that another dog couldn't get into the yard thankfully.

My friends thought the same thing about their yard. I'm just saying.....please make sure they are very careful, that's all.

[MonicanHonda]

I have to say its not a myth. It's even talked about in my small animal medicine class taught by a professor dvm. But believe as you will. Horses are a larger animal so take them for example. The difference between a gelding and stallion is quite noticeable. But I will agree and say that most dog owners should spueter their dogs because owning an intact dog is a big responsibility. I work quite closely with my humane society so I see it every day. But thats not saying it is healthy. I never once said they shouldn't spay. But that it isn't a end all because she had ONE heat. I believe I also said for them to be extremely watchful. I'm not talking about over population. I'm talking health.

I believe I already told her about a spay during heat. The simple fact was that she is already in heat so its pointless to sit there and criticize the problem. I choose to do what I want with my dogs and was offering insight that there are a few benefits to one heat that is handled responsibly. I see this Outlook on life is not looked upon positively here so ill keep these discussions to my forums where they are.

[luvofallhorses]

Having one heat can risk pyometra which is deadly.. not worth it to me. I will never own an unspayed female unless it's a medical reason the dog can't be spayed.. People are entitled to do their own thing though.

[MonicanHonda]

Exactly! We are. Delta is spayed, but I will delay doing so with my dogs because spay osteosarcoma is a real thing and I won't watch my dogs die from it like I did Honda.