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MyFairLacy · 03-01-2008, 05:30 PM

I'm all for early spay/neutering. As long as a puppy is 2lbs and healthy and the vet is comfortable with the procedure, then it is absolutely fine. Actually, animals smaller than 2lbs have been put under anesthesia as well. If I ever get a male, he'll be neutered NO LATER than 16 weeks..hopefully by 12. Females just definitely before the first heat...most likely between 4 and 5 months. Many vets spay/neuter early now (although some still prefer to wait). There are really no adverse affects to early spay/neuter.

03-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#9
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I'm all for early spay/neutering. As long as a puppy is 2lbs and healthy and the vet is comfortable with the procedure, then it is absolutely fine. Actually, animals smaller than 2lbs have been put under anesthesia as well. If I ever get a male, he'll be neutered NO LATER than 16 weeks..hopefully by 12. Females just definitely before the first heat...most likely between 4 and 5 months. Many vets spay/neuter early now (although some still prefer to wait). There are really no adverse affects to early spay/neuter. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.