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Originally Posted by Britster  A big nope for me. I would not let them spay or neuter my dog before a certain age but I am not a fan of pediatric altering. But I also am not seeking low-cost services personally and Dr. Jeff does a lot of services for cheap or for free to help out those who need the services so I appreciate where he is coming from. It just wouldn't be my preference for vet care but I am grateful that I have that choice. |
Exactly this.
There are lots of good reasons to alter animals. There are also (rarely) good reasons not to. Pediatric altering is something I would never allow for my pets.
Based on information from the Americans College of Theriogenologists, I decided to have my Boxer spayed at 1 year instead of 6 months. Sex hormones play an important role in development.
I think Dr. Jeff is a great person who does so much good for animals. That said, I would not go to a vet with such blanket policies. All dogs are different. And in all honestly, the standard of care at his practice is way below anything I would consider acceptable for my pets.