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Why did my vet ask about spaying my dog? Should I be scared?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Why would our veterinarian ask me am I gonna spay our little pooch? I'm just wondering because it kind of came after Bella's check up. ( We might spay her next year and I'm still scared)! What's your opinion?! Thank you for your help.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 8th, 2016

If Bella will not be shown or bred, she should be spayed. It will prevent uterine infection (pyometra) and will prevent male dogs from seeking her out when she is in season. She also will no longer drip blood in your house when she is in heat. At her age, the risk of developing mammary gland tumors is the same whether she is spayed now or not. If you are going to spay her, don't wait any longer.

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