Originally posted by beeniesmom

My vet says that it is better for Beenie to get spayed a month after her heat because she is less likely to have great blood loss. It is not reccomended to do it during or immediately after her heat.
Wise vet! However, if you don't think she is coming into heat for a few weeks, you could do it before. It is NOT good to do it during or after because everything in the Uterine area is engourged with blood. A dogs heat cycle is 21 days so even if you don't see evidence of the dog being in heat, they still may be. It is more difficult for the vet to perform the surgery when there is extra blood to deal with and it is more risky for the pet. Some vets will do the operation anyway though. I question why risk it?