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What's the best age to spay my female dog for optimal health benefits?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 4 days old | 13 lbs

What age should I have Nala fixed

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2019

Most dogs should be spayed around 6 months of age. Sometimes we will push this out to 9-12 months if the dog is expected to be very large or has vulva confirmation concerns. Get your veterinarian’s recommendation at her next vaccine visit. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!

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