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posted 10-06-2003 01:55 PM         

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I have heard many different ages to have a puppy fixed. My puppy is 4 months old this week, and my vet recomended that I bring him in. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best age to have him fixed.

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posted 10-06-2003 02:29 PM         

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Hi, All vets have a different opinion on best time to nueter or spay i usally wait till my animals are about 6months old before i go ahead with it with bitches i have it done after her first heat cycle..

It's also upto the indiviidual owner what they think is best for there pet. 4months is ok but 6 months i think is safer..

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posted 10-06-2003 03:19 PM         

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Will it traumatize a puppy if it is done too early? Will his temprament completely change?

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posted 10-06-2003 06:00 PM         

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My Aussie x was spayed at 4 months old. There was no personality change and she was not traumatized....she came home the next day just as active and happy as she was when she went in.

You may find this link helpful regarding early spay/neuter studies done on puppies and kittens: http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ope/ivb/spay-neu.htm

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