I have received mixed opinions about neutering my female shih tzu puppy, people either say to neuter her after she gives birth and some say to avoid breeding. what are the advantages of her giving birth and then getting her neutered?

Shweta Taneja

Hej Aditi - I have the same issue but the doctor mentioned that after neutering dogs tend to get lazy and put on a lot of weight. It is healthy for the dogs to be crossed once before neutering but I am very confused too as I have a 2 year old shih-apso male and I would like to consider the doctors opinion…

Shweta Taneja

Aditi - if you are based in Bangalore, can we please connect

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

It's better to get the neutering before giving birth because after mating there are chances of pyometra

Aditi Shreehari

yes i’m from bangalore

Shweta Taneja

Dr does that mean it is healthy for dogs to be neutered before mating. Are any any after affects on dogs like them getting fat, slow and lazy

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

Weight gain will be there but that can be controlled by walk and proper diet

Anushita

Wht about female dogs?

Anushita

I hv a female beagle who is 13months old

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

Better to get her neutered now also

Anushita

When we can do neuter for her?

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

After 9-10 months of age u can get the neutering done for the dog

Rajesh Eswarappa

Please take him to a clinic