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| At what age can I have my pet spayed/neutered? |
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| The doctor recommends spaying/neutering your female/male at 5 months of age. Females: It’s best if she completes one heat cycle first. Before we can do the surgery, she must be current on her vaccinations and test negative for worms and heartworm. |
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| How often does a female dog come in heat? |
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Definition
| Female dogs usually come in heat twice a year. |
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| How long does a female dog stay in heat? |
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Definition
| The heat cycle usually takes about three weeks to complete. |
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| How often does a female cat come in heat? |
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Definition
| Cats come into heat seasonally. They cycle at approximately 21-day intervals during the spring, summer, and fall. |
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| When can I first breed my female dog? |
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Definition
For a planned breeding, we recommend you wait until the second or third heat cycle.
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| How long does a female dog stay pregnant? |
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| The gestation period for a female dog is about 62 to 63 days. |
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| How long does a female cat stay pregnant? |
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The gestation period for a female cat can be from 59 to 68 days but is usually about 63 days.
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| How soon does a cat come back in heat after she’s had a litter of kittens? |
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Definition
Cats can sometimes come back into heat while nursing a litter, so it’s important to keep them away from male cats until they can be spayed.
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| How old does my dog have to be to be used for stud? |
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Dogs vary in the length of time it takes them to reach sexual maturity. Generally a dog that is 1 ½ to 2 years old is ready to be used for stud.
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