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Is it safe to spay a dog while she is currently in her heat cycle?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

can we spay a dog while she is in heat

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2018

It's possible but it is much more risky because the uterus is very fragile and filled with large blood vessels, for this reason only in specific circumstances the vet will chose to spay a dog when in heat.

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