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Q. I have a small dog she is 3 years old, and my friend’s dog mated with her 2 times. Can she have puppies?

Thanks for contacting us with your question. The short answer is yes.  If your female dog has not been spayed and your friend’s male dog has not been neutered, then breeding can result in puppies.  I would strongly advise a … Continue reading →

Q. I have a 6 year old pitbul that is not spayed. Is it too late to spay her? She is in heat and has been bleeding for over a week, is that normal? How much would it cost to spay her?

It is never too late to have your pet spayed.  There are many benefits to having your pet spayed at any age including: eliminating the risk of unwanted puppies, stopping the heat cycles that she is currently experiencing, eliminating the … Continue reading →

Q. Should you fix your female dog while she is in heat or starting to come in heat?

During the estrus or heat cycle there is increased blood flow to the uterus and it’s size is temporarily enlarged, this may require some extra surgical time to ensure that all blood vessels are properly ligated to prevent bleeding, but … Continue reading →

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