Spaying an older dog?

Question

I'm adopting a 2 year old Female American Eskimo that has not yet been spayed from the pound.

Is she prone to any type of cancer or illness since she is getting spayed at 2 years old rather than a puppy?

I had an american eskimo as a child that died of breast cancer because she never got spayed, so I'm just scared the samething could happen again.

Thanks for your help!!

Answer 1

It's NEVER a bad thing to spay an older dog!  Two years old is NOT considered old to spay a dog. Your dog would actually be more prone to illness and cancer if she isn't spayed. She'll be fine. : )

Answer 2

yes get her spayed.

spook sends you both licks.

Answer 3

every heat cycle increases their risk

this link is about the benefits of spaying..

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/To-Spay-or-...

and may give you some good thoughts..

also FOOD is a MAJOR contributor to cancers..

read this link to find out which ingredients are linked to cancer

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/What-is-in-...

second only to accidents, cancer is a leading cause of death in pets

Answer 4

Nope, she'll be fine.

2 years old is not considered "old dog".

Why isn't the shelter spaying her? Most good shelters will do it before they even consider adopting out.

Answer 5

Any dog that is older than 6 months and hasn't been spayed is prone to any illness.However, the sooner the better. I spayed my 3 yr old staffordshire bull terrier a few months ago and she recovered successfully. As long as you take her for her annual shots and check ups, she should be fine.