First Vet Appointment - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**mrsmediauph** · 02-20-2013, 10:56 AM

I took Lily to meet her new vet yesterday. It is a new practice for us and we really liked her. She practices by herself and reminds me of a "country doctor". She has been in practice for 30 years and got down on the floor with Lily and really took her time with her. The vet we used to go to sold to a corporation and we have not been happy there for some time.

Since we got Lily from someone else they already had her established at their vet and she had already received her first 2 rounds of shots. Our new vet suggested splitting the doses since she is so tiny (4 lbs. 1 oz.), makes sense to me. She didn't get any shots just a "poop" check for worms which was clear. She had been on medicine for worms when her former owners got her.

I forgot to ask the vet at what age should she be spayed and advice about "chipping" her. Once again thank you all so much for this wonderful site. Wanda

**IvysMom** · 02-20-2013, 01:27 PM

Your little girl is such a cutie!

My vet recommends spaying by 4 to 6 months of age, before they go into season for the first time. Doing so reduces the risk of future cancer.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 02-20-2013, 03:21 PM

Lily is adorable!!

I would think about 6 months of age is about time to spay. I did it at 7 months. Lily at 4lbs. is a little small and she is only 3 months, I would wait a couple of months so she can put on a little weight.

Hope you stick around and post more pics of Lily!

**maltese#1fan** · 02-20-2013, 03:26 PM

Our vet recommended around six months. When she was spayed, they also checked for any retained baby teeth that can be removed. Welcome to SM. Can't wait to see more pictures of Lily.

**Furbabies mom** · 02-20-2013, 03:33 PM

Oh Lily is a cutie!!! My two females were spayed at about 6 1/2 months, and baby teeth were removed then. It!s great that you have found a vet that you like and trust. It sounds like she's a good one!

**IzzysBellasMom** · 02-20-2013, 04:11 PM

My Izzy was also spayed at 6 months, and was micro chipped at the same time. She was 7lbs 4 oz at the time of her spaying. You can see her in my signature in her onesie. That was the day I picked her us as my vet requires an overnight stay.

02-20-2013, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
mrsmediauph Member Name: Wanda Dog's Name: Lily (MalShi) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 73	First Vet Appointment I took Lily to meet her new vet yesterday. It is a new practice for us and we really liked her. She practices by herself and reminds me of a "country doctor". She has been in practice for 30 years and got down on the floor with Lily and really took her time with her. The vet we used to go to sold to a corporation and we have not been happy there for some time. Since we got Lily from someone else they already had her established at their vet and she had already received her first 2 rounds of shots. Our new vet suggested splitting the doses since she is so tiny (4 lbs. 1 oz.), makes sense to me. She didn't get any shots just a "poop" check for worms which was clear. She had been on medicine for worms when her former owners got her. I forgot to ask the vet at what age should she be spayed and advice about "chipping" her. Once again thank you all so much for this wonderful site. Wanda __________________

02-20-2013, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,465	Lily is adorable!! I would think about 6 months of age is about time to spay. I did it at 7 months. Lily at 4lbs. is a little small and she is only 3 months, I would wait a couple of months so she can put on a little weight. Hope you stick around and post more pics of Lily! __________________

02-20-2013, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
maltese#1fan Maltese Guru Name: Karen Dog's Name: Bella (and Heidi at the Bridge) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mount Joy, PA Posts: 829	Our vet recommended around six months. When she was spayed, they also checked for any retained baby teeth that can be removed. Welcome to SM. Can't wait to see more pictures of Lily. __________________ "In a perfect world every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog"

02-20-2013, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,582	Oh Lily is a cutie!!! My two females were spayed at about 6 1/2 months, and baby teeth were removed then. It!s great that you have found a vet that you like and trust. It sounds like she's a good one! __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

02-20-2013, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
IzzysBellasMom Maltese Guru Name: Christy Dog's Name: Izzy Bella Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 427	My Izzy was also spayed at 6 months, and was micro chipped at the same time. She was 7lbs 4 oz at the time of her spaying. You can see her in my signature in her onesie. That was the day I picked her us as my vet requires an overnight stay. __________________ Jojo (yorkie mix) & Izzy (maltese mix)

02-20-2013, 01:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
IvysMom Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Ivy Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 766	Your little girl is such a cutie! My vet recommends spaying by 4 to 6 months of age, before they go into season for the first time. Doing so reduces the risk of future cancer.

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