Possibly very numpty question about older female dogs...

[Red30563]

I do hope this is not the stupidest question ever asked in here, but do b*itches have a menopause?

I have only ever had neutered male dogs, so I know very little about the workings of a female. Does an unspayed female stop having seasons when they are older, like us humans?

 

[CorvusCorax]

Depends on the dog, but the longer they are left open, they run the risk of contracting pyometra, which is a horrible condition, we nearly lost our old girl at 11. She first had a phantom which then developed into a pyo and had an emergency spay - then lived to 14. I would urge you have her neutered. Even the breeders I know neuter their bitches when they have finished having pups.

 

[Red30563]

Thank you, CC. I don't actually have a female - it was just a question that I have been wondering about!

 

[Tinkerbee]

My grandparents dog stopped having seasons at about 10...when she was 12 out popped Tinker and her sister So um...yes and no!

 

[CorvusCorax]

Ah right, I'll take me patronising hat off then