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We've got a 4.5 month old Shih Tzu-Bichon cross - a lovely, fluffy teddy bear dog. She's been with us for 2.5 months now, and has been like a lump of soft clay - to train. Started asking to go out to toilet at 10 weeks, knows high five, roll over, leave, you name it she learns in about five minutes, became fully toilet trained at 3 months, has nondestructive or separation tendencies, shyness, nothing. Perfection in a pup. She is our darling.
We have researched the pros and cons of pre and post first season spaying and today took all that research and our doubts etc to our lovely veterinary practice. They gave her a pre operative exam, long one and said she is absolutely okay to be spayed now. No issues. And yes, they talked out pros and cons of pre first season spaying, and are happy for it to happen now.
That's it really. I am just worried if I am doing the right thing. She is a little teddy bear girl, who is truly the most obedient, kind, confident (confident enough to be chasing a Great Dane once...uhm, yep) - and playful little baby. I hope she can take the surgery. I repeatedly confirmed that she is old enough and the vets practice (a very reputed one) said yes.
She has been raised till now on James Well Beloved puppy food, and all treats are homemade by me - liver, salmon and chicken. A couple of weeks ago she moved over (gradually) to Millie's a Wolfheart Salmon and Veg. She is 4 kgs in weight, in perfect health and enjoys our huge garden all day, plus focused exercise of course. Giving you this background in case it's important.
Are we doing the right thing? Just the thought of handing her over on Wednesday morning is making me feel awful :( yet, this is all my planning of course, and I of course know it's best for her.
Attached a couple of photos of her :-)