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Originally Posted by Martina Warren
Thank You so much for your tips. I did not know this. I actually have been cleaning out her ears every few days as they seem to get dirty pretty fast. I was planning of getting her spayed, was just unsure of when. So ill check into getting it done when she is 9 months old. Thanks again  |
Before her first heat is the best time, that's usually about 9 months. I don't remember the actual number, but a dog spayed before her first heat is something like 75 times less likely to get ovarian cancer.
For ears, I use a product made my Vet Solutions, but any quality product your Vet carries will do nicely. You'll need to massage the ear with the cleaner inside the ear channel, when she gets her next shots ask her vet to show you how.
Rottweilers should also be kept thin. You should be able to feel her ribs and spine with no problem. If you can not, she's growing too fat. This is important for their hips and a ligament in the knee called the Cruiate ligament (sp?). I won't even let my dogs jump down from the back of my SUV, I lift them out one at a time, but I've dealt with a crutiate ligment problem ($5000+ surgery) so I'm very paranoid about it.
If you have any questions feel free to ask at any time. Enjoy your new friend, IMHO Rottweilers are among the very best companion dogs. Her drive to please you will amaze you.