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My mom won't spay our Maltese dog. How can I talk to her about it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 6 months old | 4 lbs

Doctor Melanie. Remember when I talked to mum about spaying our Maltese? She changed her mind now and doesn't want to do it. What am I should I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 29th, 2016

Yes, I do remember! I'm sorry your mum changed her mind, but you have to respect that she doesn't want to do it. You can try to revisit the issue at a later time, discussing again the many health benefits for having it done, but you can't make her do something she doesn't want to do. I would give her some time and space from the issue for now, and talk about it with her again at a later date.

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