When should I spay my 5-month-old Chihuahua puppy? Same-day recovery?

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Happy easter everybody! My Chihuahua Gracie is 5 months old , born November 11th.. when should I get her spayed? And can she come home the same day? She's 5 lbs .. out make Chihuahua mix he came home the same day but it's a male and he's 18 pounds, 10 at the time.. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 5 days old | 2.4 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Happy Easter to you too! Normally, it's best to have female dogs spayed between the ages of 4 - 6 months, so she should be ready to have this done now. And yes, a spay is usually an outpatient procedure that does not require an overnight stay at most clinics - but you can double-check with your vet's office about their policy to be sure :)

When should I spay my 5-month-old Chihuahua puppy? Same-day recovery?

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