Estrus, Spaying, Vaginitis
Question:
My 4 month old pup had the same problem when I got her two years ago. We ran every blood, urine, and physical test possible. We tested different food, distilled water..you name it. After many trips to the vet and lots of money (and many infections and rounds of antibiotics) he determined that a tiny piece of skin folding over her private area was causing infections. The 1/8" skin was trapping in bacteria and causing urinary infections. He made the decision to remove this (do an "episioplasty") when he spayed her…a 2 in 1 procedure with only one visit to the vet. In his 20 years, he only had to do it a few times. This may or may not be your pup’s problem, but I would have your vet take a look. After the sugery she has ZERO infections, and ZERO accidents in the house. When he told me what it was, I thought it was quite "far fetched" (bad pun) but it did happen to be her problem Good luck!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I htink htat one season will not dramatically increase her chance of > cancer – it is usually hits bitches who have been ovulating for more than 5 > years. Balanced against the definite problems of vaginitis, I’d wait til > after her first season. > Regards, > Judy > Hello Group, > I have a 4 month old 13-inch Beagle that has a mild case of vaginitis that > makes her uncomfortable. We are not going to breed her and intend to spay > her at around six months of age. I am aware that spaying her before her > first heat practically eliminates the incidence of mammary cancer and that > the cancer risk increases if spaying is delayed until after the first heat > cycle. We have consulted vets about spaying before or after the first > cycle. > One vet says to wait until after the first cycle is completed because the > hormonal changes will eliminate the vaginitis problem. A second vet says > to > have her spayed before the first Estrus to minimize the risk of cancer and > that the vaginitis (if it should continue) can be treated with > antibiotics. > What to do? I am not particularly looking forward to the hassle of diapers > for three weeks and subjecting the dog to the associated stress. On the > other hand I don’t want to take a chance with increased cancer risk or > risking a chronic case of vaginitis. It seems like an "either-or" > situation. > Either you eliminate the risk of cancer or eliminate the possibility of a > life-long problem with vaginitis, but not both. > Has anyone had any experience with this kind of dilemma? How would you > suggest I proceed. I will appreciate your thoughtful comments. > Regards, > Rod > — > Rodman L. Underwood > Port Orange, FL 32128
Response:
Thanks for responding. Perhaps you are helping others as well. Rod
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I htink htat one season will not dramatically increase her chance of > cancer – it is usually hits bitches who have been ovulating for more than 5 > years. Balanced against the definite problems of vaginitis, I’d wait til > after her first season. > Regards, > Judy > I have a 4 month old 13-inch Beagle that has a mild case of vaginitis that > makes her uncomfortable. We are not going to breed her and intend to spay > her at around six months of age. I am aware that spaying her before her > first heat practically eliminates the incidence of mammary cancer and that > the cancer risk increases if spaying is delayed until after the first heat > cycle. We have consulted vets about spaying before or after the first > cycle. > One vet says to wait until after the first cycle is completed because the > hormonal changes will eliminate the vaginitis problem. A second vet says > to > have her spayed before the first Estrus to minimize the risk of cancer and > that the vaginitis (if it should continue) can be treated with > antibiotics. > What to do? I am not particularly looking forward to the hassle of diapers > for three weeks and subjecting the dog to the associated stress. On the > other hand I don’t want to take a chance with increased cancer risk or > risking a chronic case of vaginitis. It seems like an "either-or" > situation. > Either you eliminate the risk of cancer or eliminate the possibility of a > life-long problem with vaginitis, but not both. > Has anyone had any experience with this kind of dilemma? How would you > suggest I proceed. I will appreciate your thoughtful comments. > Regards, > Rod > — > Rodman L. Underwood > Port Orange, FL 32128
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I htink htat one season will not dramatically increase her chance of cancer – it is usually hits bitches who have been ovulating for more than 5 years. Balanced against the definite problems of vaginitis, I’d wait til after her first season. Regards, Judy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello Group, > I have a 4 month old 13-inch Beagle that has a mild case of vaginitis that > makes her uncomfortable. We are not going to breed her and intend to spay > her at around six months of age. I am aware that spaying her before her > first heat practically eliminates the incidence of mammary cancer and that > the cancer risk increases if spaying is delayed until after the first heat > cycle. We have consulted vets about spaying before or after the first cycle. > One vet says to wait until after the first cycle is completed because the > hormonal changes will eliminate the vaginitis problem. A second vet says to > have her spayed before the first Estrus to minimize the risk of cancer and > that the vaginitis (if it should continue) can be treated with antibiotics. > What to do? I am not particularly looking forward to the hassle of diapers > for three weeks and subjecting the dog to the associated stress. On the > other hand I don’t want to take a chance with increased cancer risk or > risking a chronic case of vaginitis. It seems like an "either-or" situation. > Either you eliminate the risk of cancer or eliminate the possibility of a > life-long problem with vaginitis, but not both. > Has anyone had any experience with this kind of dilemma? How would you > suggest I proceed. I will appreciate your thoughtful comments. > Regards, > Rod > — > Rodman L. Underwood > Port Orange, FL 32128
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Thanks for the sound advice which I intend to follow. Rod – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a 4 month old 13-inch Beagle that has a mild case of vaginitis that > makes her uncomfortable. We are not going to breed her and intend to spay > her at around six months of age. I am aware that spaying her before her > first heat practically eliminates the incidence of mammary cancer and that > the cancer risk increases if spaying is delayed until after the first heat > cycle. We have consulted vets about spaying before or after the first > cycle. > One vet says to wait until after the first cycle is completed because the > hormonal changes will eliminate the vaginitis problem. A second vet says > to > have her spayed before the first Estrus to minimize the risk of cancer and > that the vaginitis (if it should continue) can be treated with > antibiotics. > Vet number 1 is correct. In most cases we prefer to spay before the first > heat but not when a pup suffers from chronic vaginitis. Often the hormonal > changes with estrus will resolve the infection. Otherwise these can be a > nightmare to treat causing recurring urinary tract infections which can > potentially lead to the development of bacteria resistant to all > antibiotics. > J. dvm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello Group, > I have a 4 month old 13-inch Beagle that has a mild case of vaginitis that > makes her uncomfortable. We are not going to breed her and intend to spay > her at around six months of age. I am aware that spaying her before her > first heat practically eliminates the incidence of mammary cancer and that > the cancer risk increases if spaying is delayed until after the first heat > cycle. We have consulted vets about spaying before or after the first cycle. > One vet says to wait until after the first cycle is completed because the > hormonal changes will eliminate the vaginitis problem. A second vet says to > have her spayed before the first Estrus to minimize the risk of cancer and > that the vaginitis (if it should continue) can be treated with antibiotics.
Vet number 1 is correct. In most cases we prefer to spay before the first heat but not when a pup suffers from chronic vaginitis. Often the hormonal changes with estrus will resolve the infection. Otherwise these can be a nightmare to treat causing recurring urinary tract infections which can potentially lead to the development of bacteria resistant to all antibiotics. J. dvm
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Hello Group, I have a 4 month old 13-inch Beagle that has a mild case of vaginitis that makes her uncomfortable. We are not going to breed her and intend to spay her at around six months of age. I am aware that spaying her before her first heat practically eliminates the incidence of mammary cancer and that the cancer risk increases if spaying is delayed until after the first heat cycle. We have consulted vets about spaying before or after the first cycle. One vet says to wait until after the first cycle is completed because the hormonal changes will eliminate the vaginitis problem. A second vet says to have her spayed before the first Estrus to minimize the risk of cancer and that the vaginitis (if it should continue) can be treated with antibiotics. What to do? I am not particularly looking forward to the hassle of diapers for three weeks and subjecting the dog to the associated stress. On the other hand I don’t want to take a chance with increased cancer risk or risking a chronic case of vaginitis. It seems like an "either-or" situation. Either you eliminate the risk of cancer or eliminate the possibility of a life-long problem with vaginitis, but not both. Has anyone had any experience with this kind of dilemma? How would you suggest I proceed. I will appreciate your thoughtful comments. Regards, Rod — Rodman L. Underwood Port Orange, FL 32128
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