Reasons not to spay your dog

Life is truly a balancing act.

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We often have to make choices that make us feel as if we are darned if we do and darned if we don’t.

I think that is often how dog owners (and veterinarians) feel when trying to decide on the right time to spay and neuter their pets.

Additionally, many people are unsure as to whether or not they even want to spay or neuter their dog at all.

When you spay or neuter your dog is a personal decision based on many factors.

Making the choice of doing it early or waiting until your dog is older is truly a very personal decision dependent on many factors.

The purpose of this article is to give you, as a dog owner, the information you need to make an informed decision. In no way is it intended to persuade you on when to spay or neuter your pet. But, as I'll dive into further below, it is important to spay or neuter your pet at some point in their life rather than not at all.

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Considerations for Spay/Neuter Timing
Vet Recommendations on Timing
Challenges of Living with an Intact Dog
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