We can and
do desex cats and dogs as young as 8 weeks of age.
Not exact matches
I have
done this before... found a dog in a paper or shelter, taken it into my care, rehabilitated it,
desexed, vaccinations, microchipped, etc etc..
Firstly if your dog is not already
desexed then get it
done.
Irresponsible owners who don't
desex their dogs, and people who let dogs irresponsibly breed cause this problem.
Despite all of the reasons already given in support of spaying and neutering pets, pet owners have many excuses for why they don't want to «
desex» their animal.
It may be
done earlier if this is the kindest way to microchip, vaccinate and
desex the kitten under general anaesthetic.
In these situations, cat and dog owners can opt to have their male and female pets
desexed as young as 8 - 9 weeks of age (the vet chooses anaesthetic drugs that are not as cardiovascula depressant and which
do not rely as heavily upon extensive liver and kidney metabolism and excretion).
To prevent this life threatening condition a gastropexy can be
done at the time of
desexing (spaying or neutering).
Another benefit of
desexing male dogs and cats is that,
done at the right time, will curb much of the natural aggression which may manifest itself as the animal matures.