What is the earliest age you can get a puppy or kitten spayed or neutered?
Bell’s Answer: There’s been a controversy swirling over pediatric neutering. You don’t want to get the procedure done too early because your pet is essentially still a baby and spaying and neutering, although it’s a common procedure, is still a surgical procedure. If you wait too long, on the other hand, there’s a chance your pet will reproduce, or start to exhibit aggressive behavior. Your pet may even run away in search of a mating partner. Some pet care experts suggest waiting until a dog or cat reaches six months of age, while others suggest having the procedure done as early as six weeks of age. The best piece of advice I can give is to talk with your veterinarian. The most appropriate time to spay or neuter your pet is often based upon on number of factors, such as its breed, age and physical condition. The American Veterinary Medical Association, however, recommends getting the procedure done on female cats and dogs before their reach their first heat cycle. Question from David,
