Females not Spayed

[LadyHawk108]

My vet is telling me that if I don't have my lab spayed, she will eventually have a problem with her cervix staying open and getting infections, has anyone ever heard of that?

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

My vet is telling me that if I don't have my lab spayed, she will eventually have a problem with her cervix staying open and getting infections, has anyone ever heard of that?

LadyHawk,
I have never heard such a thing. You might consider getting a second opinion.

[DoctorDoom]

There are definite health problems associated with unspayed female dogs.

SOME GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND DISEASES (http://www.candog.com/cavaliers/Health/GENITO-URINARY.htm)

Pyometra In The Dog (http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/pyo.html)

Unless the intent is breeding, spaying is strongly recommended.

[PrezLeefun]

Lady Hawk you need to get her spayed....her insides will be damaged if she doesn't have puppies. save her the pain...or let her get pregnant.

[Warlady]

LadyH how old is your lab? Is she in season? We just had our 8 month old border collie spayed and she came through it with flying colors. I'm not sure what your vet is referring to. I think he is full of shit but go ahead and have her spayed if you don't plan to breed her.

[LadyHawk108]

WL, I think she is about 10. Not sure since we picked her abandoned at a convenience store. The vet says about 10 though.