Most on the list do spay because of the stress involved when going into heat.
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Good afternoon everyone!I have a question about whether or not to spay my Lucy. She was symptomatic from when I got her at 4 months until about a month ago but now seems to be pretty healthy. Izzie was spayed a few weeks ago but they wanted to wait to do Lucy until she had been healthy for a while. The spaying was very stressful on Izzie and she got quite sick afterward but has recovered. We didn't know she was Felv + until after the surgery. Lucy has gone into heat twice already and I think we're gearing up for the next round. It is very stressful on her and the last time by day 7 her energy seemed really drained and she vomited a few times which I attributed to the stress on her body - the poor thing just can't relax! So my question is, what is more stressful, going into heat or having the spay surgery. The vet doesn't think it's a problem to have her unspayed as she is strictly an indoor cat - although I do worry about what would happen if she got out. I am biased toward having her spay ed not just because of the stress on her but also because the stress of her being in heat on me, the constant all-night yoweling gets to be a lot. But can't help but feel that by deciding to get her spayed I could be killing her. Thoughts? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make being in heat easier on her? Thanks! Maggie
