My dog is lactating from false pregnancy. Why is spaying risky?

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I took my dog to get spayed a week and a half ago. I was told she was lactating, in which she is going thru a false pregnancy, and they couldn't perform surgery on her. I asked why and all I was told was they didn't want to take any risks. I have contacted my regular vet but haven't heard anything back yet. She's supposed to go back this coming week for her spay, but still lactating. How can I stop it? Also, why is it a risk if she is lactating? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 47 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately you can not stop the lactating. It will have to stop when the hormone level drops. When dogs are in a false pregnancy the spay has a higher risk of complications. The largest complication is extra bleeding. The blood vessels to the uterus and skin are very large when a dog is in heat or false pregnancy. The blood vessels get smaller after they cycle. Also the tissue is more friable and likely to tear. I find patients are more painful after surgery too. Hope that helps. If you have more questions you could always set up a pet coach consult

My dog is lactating from false pregnancy. Why is spaying risky?

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