It is not recommended to spay or neuter your pug before one year of age, as younger pugs can be particularly sensitive to anesthesia. After talking over the special anesthesia needs of the pug with your vet, you should feel satisfied that they understand these needs. If you don’t, perhaps you should seek a second opinion. I recommend Dr. Butchko of Riverside, California. He can be reached at 951-686-2242. He is very well respected with his work with Bulldogs, Frenchies and Pugs. See similar questions...

Feline overpopulation is a real social problem in today’s world. Every year, millions of healthy cats are put to sleep in shelters across the USA because there are not enough homes to be found. Statistics show that one breeding pair, in 5 years will result in the production of up to 16,000 kittens if all their kittens had 2 litters per year once they reached the breeding age of 5 - 7 months old. See similar questions...

Spaying a female (removing the ovaries and uterus) or neutering a male (removing the testicles) are veterinary procedures performed with the same general anesthesia used in human medicine. Both surgeries usually require minimal hospitalization. Neutering a male dog by 6 months of age prevents testicular cancer, prostate disease and hernias. See similar questions...

It is a great idea to spay or neuter your poodle. This is helpful for preventing unwanted pregnancies and male dog marking. Be sure you have a wonderful and trustworthy vet perform the surgery. Altering a pet requires anesthesia. Small animals can get overdosed and die. Ask lots of questions about the process, and make sure you feel comfortable with your vet before allowing him or her to anesthetize your pet. See similar questions...

For a normal, healthy pet it’s best to spay or neuter when they are sexually mature i.e. at approximately 6 months of age. It is recommended that a dog be spayed or neutered prior to their first heat. Research has shown that this reduces the chances of mammary cancer by almost 100%. See similar questions...

Absolutely! We spay and neuter kittens at 8 weeks of age and older. A university study was done that showed that the lowest incidence of postoperative complications was in the early age group. The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved the technique. Generally, no. We recommend leukemia vaccination for all outdoor cats because these cats are at risk of encountering infected cats outside. See similar questions...

Spaying or neutering your puppy will often encourage stronger bonding with the family as they are less concerned about finding a mate in life. Altering your dog prevents problems such as mammary and uterine cancer in females, and prostate and testicular cancer in males. It is safe to alter your dog any time from 6 months of age. It is assumed that anyone wishing to purchase a Ridgeback would have already given some thought to secure fencing. Ridgebacks in general are not prone to jump. See similar questions...

All our puppies sold as Pet quality are sold with a Spay/Neuter contract. The Buyer agrees to spay/neuter their puppy between 7 months and 11 months of age, with our preference being at 9 months of age. The Buyer will provide proof of the spay/neuter in the form of a certificate from their Veterinarian on the Veterinarian’s letterhead and signed by the Veterinarian before the puppy turns 12 months of age to Woodcrest Kennel LLC. See similar questions...

A dog or cat can be surgically altered at almost any age. Your veterinarian can advise you on the most appropriate time for your particular pet based upon its breed, age and physical condition. See similar questions...

Yes, unless the kitten is sold as a breeding quality show cat, the kitten will have to be neutered or spayed by your veterinarian. You can make arrangements to have your kitten neutered or spayed prior to getting it, for an additional cost. A limited number of unaltered breeder and show quality kittens are available to other breeders at higher cost. If you would like to show a kitten as a neuter, let us know and we will try to help you select the right show cat for you! See similar questions...

Dogs should be spayed or neutered by the time they are six months old. Both operations are performed under anesthesia and may require an overnight stay at the veterinarian's office. Recovery time is quick...most dogs resume normal activity in a few days. When you are not home, leave your dog in a weather-proof kennel, a safe area of the garage or, preferably, inside the house. Never leave your dog alone in a vehicle. See similar questions...

The Town of Brookhaven requires that every dog/cat leaving the animal shelter be spayed or neutered to help control the stray dog/cat population. See similar questions...

They are the terms used for sterilizing cats. Female cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs. Male cats are neutered or castrated. Both surgeries require general anesthetic and are performed by a veterinarian. Trap-neuter-return is a humane approach to ending feral cat overpopulation. Caregivers who are feeding feral cats, trap them in humane live traps, take the cats to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and after they are recovered, they return the cats to where they are fed. See similar questions...

Answer: Surgical sterilization (spay/neuter), requires technical expertise, equipment, and time and can only be provided by a licensed veterinarians. In many parts of the world, including parts of the US, veterinarians are not available for widespread, low-cost surgery. In addition, dogs and cats need time and a place to recover from surgery, which can present a challenge. See similar questions...

to foster the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats for the purpose of reducing the population of unwanted animals in the State.” The Program consists of an Education component and a Local Spay/Neuter Assistance component. See similar questions...