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Is it safe to spay my puppy immediately after her first heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 7 lbs

My puppy is in her first heat cycle. Will it be ok to get her spayed after she's done? Her birthday is November 11th 2017

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Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Veterinarian

Published on August 23rd, 2018

Yes it is no problem at all to have her spayed after her heat cycle. And, it is actually a less complicated surgery if they are no longer in heat due to less blood flow to the uterus when not in heat. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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