Thinking about whether or not to spay your female dog? Or when the right time might be? This episode of The Walk & Talk is here to guide you through the real facts... not the outdated one-size-fits-all advice, not the guilt trips, and definitely not the fear-mongering.
We’ll explore the risks, the benefits, the behavioural impacts, and the hormonal picture, so you can make a decision that’s truly right for your individual dog.
Whether you’re navigating your first ever season with your pup, wondering about long-term health effects, or feeling pressure from outdated advice, this episode will help you feel informed, calm, and confident.
🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:
- What the spay procedure actually involves and how it differs from neutering males
- How oestrogen affects your female dog’s development, brain, joints, and behaviour
- The potential behavioural changes that may occur after spaying
- Why timing really matters—and why early isn’t always better
- The risks of mammary cancer and how that risk increases over time
- What pyometra is, why it’s so serious, and how to spot it early
- What to expect during your dog’s seasons (if you delay or opt not to spay)
- How to weigh up the decision based on breed, behaviour, lifestyle, and health
- Why there is no one-size-fits-all answer—and how to make a choice that suits you
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