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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:58 am

Spaying, also called "fixing" and ovariohysterectomy, is the surgical removal of a female animal's uterus and ovaries. Spaying is a routine veterinary procedure performed while the pet is anesthetized. Depending on the circumstances, the procedure may require a night of hospitalization. Most veterinarians recommend spaying around 6 months of age.

There are several reasons to spay pets. One significant reason is to prevent pet overpopulation. There are far more cats and dogs in the United St...Read the full article
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