When does a greyhound stop coming 'in season'

[The_Burg]

Had a google but failing here. Just re-homed a 10 year old to go with our 6 year male.
She's rather underweight at present but the re-homing centre want to spay her once she's up to proper weight.
At her age an op is a concern. So is it likely she will still have seasons? Do we really need to have her done?

[bexVN]

Yes she can still come into season and yes she is unfortunatley a bit old for the op but as a result of her age she is at far greater risk of a pyometra (nasty life threatening womb infection that mid to older age entire females suffer) which is very common. She could still get pregnant aswell.

Difficult to know when she will come into season, poss once back upto weight. But be suspicious of no season, this could also indicate a brewing pyo.

As long as they do some sensible steps she should do fine wirh her op. Such as pre anaesthetic bloods and possibly even intravenous fluids (not usually needed for young females having the op) to help with recovery and less strain on her kidneys.

I assume there is no chance she has already been spayed.

[The_Burg]

What are the symptoms of Pyometra? Her erm, not to put a finer point, vagina is very pronounced.

Oh and our male has been done, neither walk very far so chances of coming into contact with a male are slim.

Edited by The_Burg on Monday 11th July 20:34

[bexVN]

The_Burg said:

What are the symptoms of Pyametra? Her erm, not to put a finer point, vagina is very pronounced.

It can vary.n 'open' pyometra is one where you'll notice a discharge, she could be drinking more than usual and seem lethargic (obviously hard for you to know, given her circumstances) it often flares shortly after a season has finished.

A 'grumbling' pyo is when with each season the signs of a pyo become more obvious so she may have had more thirst after a prvious season a little discharge but then it settled (not often noticed by owners)

A 'closed' pyo is the worst as there is no discharge so more chance of an infected womb rupturing causing peritonitis, this may only show as generally o/colour and increased thirst post season.

Her vagina may seen more prominent due to being underweight so lack of fat/ muscle surrounding the area. Probably best get a vet to ck her over though if you're worried,

[The_Burg]

She drinks very little, our boy grey drinks gallons.
Does very little but getting more affectionate, only had her since Friday night so early days. She is lovely.
I really didn't want another but the wife and her daughter brought her round. How could i say no?

[bexVN]

It's simple, you couldn't .

I don't think you need to panic just yet but spaying would eventually be a sensible option, obviously all routine ops carry risk but it'd be better than waiting a problem occurs then needing an emergency op which will be of greater risk to her. Let her settle with you first and get her health back.

Good luck with her, she deserves a good home in her latter years.

[The_Burg]

Thanks Bex, we will do our best for them both.
Neither like walking, which was why we originally got a dog.
Great company, Harry love's nothing better than a pint at the local. The new girl likes drinking the wifes wine.
Are all greys alcky dogs?
I wish more would understand and take them in, lazy dogs. Sooner go for a drive than walk. Our Harry will wander off home on a walk, open the car and he's in like flint.

Perfect PH dog, cars or beer they don't mind which! As long as they don't have to walk.