Spaying my 6-year-old Lab: Is it safe and how long is recovery?

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Is it fine to spay my lab at this age ?? Is that safe ? How much time does it take ? How many days my pet would take to recover ? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 90 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, it is fine to spay a 6 year old dog. It is the best way to prevent further pregnancy and to prevent an infected uterus (pyometra) which is life threatening. The only negative at this age is that the surgery will be more difficult and she is at a bit of a higher risk for bleeding. I would also be sure your Vet does a good exam and gets blood work before surgery to be sure she is healthy. It will also take her a bit longer than a young dog to recover. She will likely be acting like herself with in 3 days but will be fully recovered at 2 weeks like younger dogs. I wish you the best!

Spaying my 6-year-old Lab: Is it safe and how long is recovery?

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