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Is it okay to wait until next summer to spay my female dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

So as I much as I understood. It's all good to spay her summer next year?! Thank you Doctor Angel.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 8th, 2016

If you have to wait until next summer, that is fine. If you can do it earlier, then do so. The important thing is that she get spayed at some point. Until then, be sure to keep her away from male dogs if/when she comes into heat. You are very welcome. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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