My 5-month puppy's first heat: What to do if she gets it before spaying?

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My puppy is already 5 months and 9 days. A vet told me she would recommend getting her spayed before her first heat which would be around august/September. My concern is when she will get her period and what to do if she gets it before she is spayed. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 5 months and 11 days old | 16 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

She is not likely to get her period before September, if she does get her period there is nothing you need to do, just be careful no male dogs come near her and you will need to wait at least a couple months before you can get her spayed as it is not recommended to have a dog spayed during or right after a heat cycle.

My 5-month puppy's first heat: What to do if she gets it before spaying?

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