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What are the serious health risks if I decide not to spay my dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Would I be putting my 6 yo Chihuahua at risk later i n life if I don't get her spayed?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2019

Honestly, yes. You put her at risk of developing a pyometra, and those are extremely serious and often fatal. In addition, a pyometra requires surgery, and the cost for that is in the thousands. Compare that to a spay now, which would be a couple of hundred. I would get her spayed.

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