Learning More About Dog Spays and Neuters at Prosper North Animal Medical Center
What is the difference between spaying and neutering a dog?
Neutering is for the male, where we remove the testicles. The spay procedure is for females, where we remove the ovaries and the uterine horns. We recommend spaying and neutering your pet around six months of age. However, recent research suggests benefits to keeping your pet intact a bit longer for large breed dogs, as it takes them longer to reach their adult size. Hormones can aid in joint development, so maintaining hormones longer may be beneficial for joint health.