Can a dog get fixed while in heat?

Although, you can ask your vet to spay a dog or cat in heat (also known as estrus), many vets prefer to wait until the heat cycle is over. The size, age ... a Pet in Heat. If a pet is spayed while in heat, the surgery takes longer and additional surgical supplies such as gauze sponges and sutures may be needed. read more

Dogs can be spayed while in heat, but may be more prone to bleeding and some other surgical complications. Many veterinarians prefer to wait until the heat has ended to reduce the potential for complications. By examining your pet and determining her stage of heat cycle, they can tell if it would be best to wait a bit or not. read more

Spaying a dog in heat is NOT desirable for the dog, the owner during aftercare, or the surgeon. The best choice, unfortunately, is to wait until the heat cycle is finished-about 4 weeks from the day you first noticed her attractiveness. read more

The younger the dog spayed and the fewer heat cycles or pregnancies she has experienced, the easier the spaying procedure will be. Spaying a Dog in Heat The spaying procedure can be performed while the dog is in heat, however, it will be more complex and the surgeon will have to be extra skilled to prevent complications. read more