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.

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.

My Veterinarian has a lot of experience working on small dogs and he has the special equipment they require. I have lost Yorkies altered by client veterinarians. I have never lost any Yorkies done by my veterinarian. Most people are under the misconception that you should wait till the dog is sexually mature before being spayed or neutered. I do not agree with that. When a male dog reaches sexual maturity they being to "mark" everything in sight looking for a female.

More and more responsible breeders practice early spay/neuter. This means that the kittens are spayed or neutered prior to leaving their homes. While it is the mark of a responsible breeder to do this, it is not necessarily the mark of an irresponsible breeder if they do not. Not all breeders are convinced that early spay/neuter is safe (it is), and others argue that it is not a good option for their particular breed, which may certainly be true.

Ask your vet and go by what they say if this is the route you choose to go - but I recommend waiting until the pup has had the series of puppy shots and they get their last shot at 18 weeks- then wait a month or so for the pups immunities to "kick in" - then have the spayed or neutered.

We spay/neuter our puppies at about 7 weeks of age. Being that they are small and young, there is less surgery time and faster recovery time. A wonderful benefit is that the males do not have a chance for testosterone to take an effect; they do not develop the habit of lifting their legs. There is much literature pertaining to early spay/neuter on the internet.

A breeder who does not sell kittens who have already been altered, that breeder should at least have some kind of spay/neuter agreement, unless that kitten is being sold specifically for breeding purposes. If the kitten is being sold as a pet without a spay/neuter agreement, this should be a warning for you. This breeder does not really care what happens to this kitten or what decisions will be made for it. This is not a breeder you wish to work with.

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.

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.

Yes. In addition to helping to reduce the over population of abandoned animals in our local shelter, there are multiple medical advantages to having you pet spayed or neutered. Typically we recommend doing this procedure between 5 and 6 months of age.

Males can be neutered at 4 months old, females at 6 months. This is when they become sexually mature. Vets have less experience altering rabbits than they do for dogs or cats and are not as efficient performing the procedure. Rabbits have different medical needs for surgery than dogs and cats & the vet you called may not have the equipment or supplies needed. Check our vet page to find the low cost clinic we have listed.

We generally recommend spaying and neutering dogs and cats at six months of age. Spaying your dog or cat at 6 months of age and before her first heat cycle decreases the incidence of life-threatening mammary tumors and uterine infections. Neutering your dog or cat at this age protects him from developing aggressive behaviors and potentially life-threatening prostate disease.

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.

Yes. We recommend these surgeries for pets that are 4-6 months of age. Spays, neuters, and other surgical procedures are common services provided by MyVet of Tyler.