What's Spayed or Neutered?
Ovariohysterectomy, or the Typical “Spay”: the Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes and Uterus Are Removed from a Female Dog or Cat. This Makes Her Unable to Reproduce and...
Ovariohysterectomy, or the typical “spay”: the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus are removed from a female dog or cat. This makes her unable to reproduce and eliminates her heat cycle and breeding instinct-related behavior.
What is the difference between being spayed and neutered?
The difference between spay and neuter comes down to the gender of the animal. ... Spaying involves removing the uterus and ovaries of a female animal, and neutering removes the testicles of a male animal. This procedure ensures your animal won't reproduce, and helps reduce pet overpopulation.
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Why should you spay your dog?
Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems.
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