Your rescue dog most likely already came to you spayed or neutered. It’s a standard that has helped the overpopulation in shelters. But at what cost?
Is spaying and neutering puppies or dogs safe? What are the pros and cons of spaying and neutering dogs?
Let’s dig into the how, why, and what of spaying and neutering.
There have been many studies done on spaying and neutering our dogs that I will be referring to. I also reached out to two veterinarians (Dr. Alex Schechter and Dr. Corinne Wigfall) for their help in answering our questions.
What is the difference between spay and neuter?
Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures that remove the reproductive organs and sterilize a dog to prevent unwanted puppies.
The term spay refers to the procedure of removing the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries of a female dog.
The term neuter refers to the procedure of removing the testicles of a male dog.A spayed or neutered dog is commonly referred to as a dog that is “fixe...