That depends on the pet. Ask the vet.
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.
6 months. They should be spayed or neutered by this time to prevent additional complications during surgery, if you choose to do so.
Cats can typically be spayed or neutered as early as 8 weeks old, while dogs can be spayed or neutered around 6 months of age. It is best to consult with a veterinarian to determine the optimal timing for each individual pet based on their breed and health status.
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.
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.
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
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.
Shih Tzus can be spayed or neutered when they are around 6 months old. It's important to consult with your veterinarian to determine the best timing for the procedure based on your individual pet's health and development.
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
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.
A dog can be neutered at any age after 6 months.
Yes! A therapy should be spayed (preferably) before her first heat cycle, at around 5-6 months of age.