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Old August 23rd, 2012, 03:46 PM
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Spaying is usually done at 6 months of age because it is convenient, NOT because it is better for your dog. More and more studies are showing that juvenile spay/neuter can lead to a higher risk of cancers and tendon/ligament issues. Early spaying/neutering causes growth to stop sooner and bones to develop differently.
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