Factors affecting whether, how, and when to neuter your pet

Spay and neuter are words frequently heard by owners of a new puppy, kitten, dog, or cat visiting the veterinary clinic. While spaying or neutering may be a requirement when adopting from a shelter and even from some breeders, at other times the choice is up to the owner.

Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, a primary care veterinarian and director of the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine South Clinic, discusses what these words mean and shares new information that could influence spay and neuter decisions.

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