January 4, 2022
How to Care for a Dog after a Neuter or Spay
Neuter vs. Spay. They are different procedures that serve the same purpose for your animal. Both terms refer to the medical procedure of “surgical sanitation,” aka removing their reproductive abilities. How this is done depends on the different procedures. Neutering is the appropriate name for the produce done on a male dog Spay is for a female dog. Many people use the term “Neuter” for both sexes but technically, that is only for males! This procedure is used to ensure your pet won’t reproduce and can potentially help minimize some aggressive behavior. Overall, this procedure is extremely common and very affordable! Depending on your vet, it can be anywhere between $30 - $150 (depending on cat vs dog, age, gender, breed, etc.) It is best to do it on an animal around 6 to 12 months in age, but if you have adopted an older dog who is not neutered/spayed - you can consult your vet.