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Originally Posted by SophieandZiggy  I didn't know this. Bear is scheduled to be neutered on the 23rd. Now,Ii'm thinking I should hold off. Do you think vets are pushing spay/neuter because of the pet population? I'm really thinking I shouls wait now.  |
With the rescue groups I work with, the spay/neuter clinics we use will do it earlier than 6 months (in terms of prevention of overpopulation) but most vets opt to wait until it is safest. My vet waits until they are AT LEAST 6 months of age and are of a good weight to handle the anesthesia. My vet also makes the pre-op bloodwork mandatory. I wouldn't think it's something they "push" solely for overpopulation, but altering also prevents a lot of potential health hazards in the future.