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Should I spay my Maltipoo before her first heat? What's the cost?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How much do you charge to spade. When will Maltipoo come in first heat. Can I spade before 1st heat?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on October 1st, 2020

The cost of spaying varies between clinics, and it can cost a couple of hundred dollars. You can call local clinics to get a price quote. A Maltipoo can go into heat anywhere between 6 months to a year of age. Yes, you should definitely spay her before her first heat. I hope this helps!

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