Spaying pets
At what age is spaying female puppies considered most desirable? We have 2 female Daschunds born 8/1. I am also asking opinions on whether to have both done at the same time. They are so active and ge...
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Some years ago, it became popular for rescues and shelters to spay and neuter VERY young pups and kittens, like weeks old, not months. This came about because so many new owners "promised" to return with the pet for spay/neuter and never did it. I always felt major surgery was a little harsh for a pup or kitten barely weaned, but that's just me. Our dogs and cat were all about 7 mos when spayed and that worked out very well.
