Brain Tumors. A diagnostic test, such as an MRI or CAT scan, can determine whether or not your dog has an abnormal growth on the brain. Brain tumors, especially those in the cerebrum, can be a common reason for seizures in older dogs, but they are rarely the cause of seizures in younger dogs. The highest incidence is found among the short-nosed breeds such as the Pug, Boxer, Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. Tick-induced Diseases.
When to Spay. If your lab puppy is at least 6 months old, the time is right for spaying. Some vets, humane societies and breeders recommend spaying as early as 2 to 4 months, but the traditional age is 6 months. A lab puppyâs first heat typically occurs between 7 and 12 months so you likely want to spay before then.
Today some vets will spay/neuter at eight weeks of age, while other adhere to the old practice of six months of age. The average age at which pets are spayed or neutered is four months.Adolescent cats and dogs as young as five months can get pregnant.or many years, veterinarians were taught that cats and dogs had to be a year old to be spayed or neutered. Later, they were taught that six months was appropriate. Today we know that kittens and pups can be spayed or neutered at the age of two months (or two pounds).