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Recent Examples of spayUltimately, the decision to spay or neuter is a complex one, and the best choice for each dog's health and well-being should be a thoughtful, informed discussion with a veterinarian.—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Any of the actions help Project Paws work towards its goal of getting homeless pets spayed or neutered and into happy homes where they can be adored, shares Burns.—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 Only about 10% of the dogs have been spayed or neutered.—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025 Once kittens are six to eight weeks old, at least 1.5 pounds and have no medical conditions, they can be spayed or neutered in preparation for adoption.—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spay
There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering (male ones).
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Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
And the Wildcat takes arguably the most talented Irish quarterback in a generation and turns him into a lead blocker while neutering a talented receiver group.
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