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How old does a female have to be to be spayed?
Today we know that kittens and pups can be spayed or neutered at the age of two months (or two pounds). The American Veterinary Medical Association has endorsed this practice called Early Age Neutering; the animals recover more quickly from surgery when they are young. 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 to six months.
What age can cats have kittens until?
Cats remain fertile all their lives or until they are spayed/neutered. If you do not want kittens, the only 100% guaranteed way to avoid their conception is to spay/neuter your pets.
What age are dogs when they first come into season?
6 months. They should be spayed or neutered by this time to prevent additional complications during surgery, if you choose to do so.
At What age can kittens be spayed?
They have to be at least 8 weeks old to be spayed or neutered. It doesn't have to be done so early, but it should be done sooner rather than later, as studies have shown that cats that are spayed/neutered later are at greater risk for certain serious conditions and diseases, such as Breast cancer. Also keep in mind that female cats can get pregnant as young as 4 months old, so if there is any chance of her meeting an un-neutered male, she should be spayed early.
When can a female dog be neutered?
You can get your female dog spayed as early as 6 months of age. It is a good idea to get her spayed before her first heat as the occurrence of breast cancer later on is greatly reduced to almost 0. Some Veterinarians are now saying the larger breeds should wait until they are around 14 months old, to allow for bone growth and maturing of the urethra. Ask your Veterinarian. Do not spay her in heat though.
At what age should a dog be spayed or neutered?
spay |spā|verb [ trans. ] (usu. be spayed)sterilize (a female animal) by removing the ovariesneuter |ˈn(y)oōtər| can be applied to either gender.Thus, either gender can be neutered, but only a female can be spayed.
Can spayed dog get a menstrual period?
Puppies can be spayed or neutered any time after eight weeks of age. Some people wait until just before the dog becomes sexually mature, sometime around six months of age, depending on the breed. more details: http://dogtime.com/spay-neuter.html
Why does your 8 month old shih tzu humps things?
because it is sexually mature at that age, humping is also a sign of dominance. If the dog is not used for a breeding program, it should be spayed or neutered
How old do cats and dogs have to be before they can be spayed or neutered?
As a vet told me: Males: When they're visable.Females: 4-6 months.Dogs: before puberty, at approximately 6 months of ageCats: before its first heat at 5 to 6 months of ageBoth animals can also have the procedure done anytime after this.
At what age do female cats go through their first heat cycle?
They usually start between four months and nine months of age. Heat cycles will continue all her life until you spay her. A cat is usually in heat for a week or two, and will start again every two to three weeks. They should be spayed or neutered for their own health, usually before their first season.
Is it bad if a rabbit is not vaccinated?
No, rabbits do not require vaccinations of any kind. They should, however be neutered/spayed. Especially females since the majority of them develop ovarian cancer and die before the age of 5.
What is the Age limit for cat spaying?
A cat can be spayed at any age. The risks involved with surgery grow as an animal ages, and 6 years old is about the age to exercise more caution. That simply means that it is best when they are 6 years or older to make sure they have pre-surgery bloodwork done to check their organ functions and check for parasires and infections since they can slow recovery. Cats can become pregnant at any age, and giving birth is usually riskier than surgery. It should be determined by a vet whether a particular cat is at higher risk for surgery, not just judging by age, since health can vary. I own a cat (rescued) who had a litter at 13 years old and was spayed immediately afterward. This is an extreme, but an example nonetheless.
