Zoey is in heat ... upset!

[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.

[Vette]

YES, I thought of that also. Zoey could be inside the yard/fence and male dog might jump over.

Or either dog digging under it. after all its not just male dogs who are persistent. my friends female Boston Terrier dug out underneath the fence an went visiting a male dog several blocks away who was on a dog run. the owner of the male dog unfortunately caught them when they were already tied but got my friends info off the tags an let her know it an than she drove over to get her dog...

[happylabs]

I thought I would update this post from last year.

Zoey was spayed and all is well with my daughter and the boyfriend.

My daughter has graduated from college and they are now making a life together with their two dogs. They both have good jobs now and Zoey is doing very well. She has a new friend, Javier, who is a miniature Chihuahua. They are buddies now and hang out together and play. I keep bugging my daughter to get some pictures of the two of them together.

Oh, also he quit smoking! Yay! I encouraged him and now I keep telling him how good he is doing every time I see him.

[cassiesmom]

Many reasons to say: YAY! blessings to your daughter and her boyfriend and hugs to Zoey and Javier! I'm not worried about the photo, because I bet a new one may be taken when Zoey and Javier visit grandmom's house

[Cataholic]

I LOVE a happy ending! Wonderful news on all counts.

[happylabs]

Many reasons to say: YAY! blessings to your daughter and her boyfriend and hugs to Zoey and Javier! I'm not worried about the photo, because I bet a new one may be taken when Zoey and Javier visit grandmom's house

Oh Javier isn't their dog. He belongs to my daughter's best friend who moved down the block from them. He doesn't like me. He snarls at me. It takes awhile for him to get used to new people. Probably because he is such a tiny little guy.

[luvofallhorses]

Glad to hear she was spayed!!

[Jessika]

Oh Javier isn't their dog. He belongs to my daughter's best friend who moved down the block from them. He doesn't like me. He snarls at me. It takes awhile for him to get used to new people. Probably because he is such a tiny little guy.

I hope they plan on doing some work with him/socializing him more because that behavior in a large dog poses humongous problems, but is oftentimes overlooked by in smaller dogs because they don't do as much damage. Sorry, pet peeve of mine.

I'm VERY glad to hear things are going well for your daughter and her dog, though