spaying my dog

Question
I have 2 dogs.  A male Boston Terrier and a female Boston terrier/ Beagle mix.  I recently made an appointment to have my male neutered.  However, my female is in heat and while I tried to keep them apart, I wasn't successful. While I'm sure they would make cute puppies, there is no way I can handle all the responsibilities of puppies(which was why I was going to have my male neutered). It shouldn't matter to the vet which dog I bring into be fixed.  Would it be ok if I took my female in to be spayed instead of my male?  They first got together Monday Feb. 9th and the appointment is for Monday Feb. 16th.  So it's only a week apart from the day they got together.

Answer
Hi Christina.  It will be best to consult with your vet before taking your female dog that is i heat to be spayed.  Most vets prefer to wait up to 4 months after the heat cycle has ended to preform a spay due to complications associated with swelling of the uterus.

When you talk to your vet, be sure to ask about the added cost to spay a female that is in heat.  Most vets, that are willing to spay a dog that is in heat, will charge more.

Good luck, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions.

Sincerely,
Penny DiLoreto
www.puppies-dot-com.com