puppy question

[miraclethree]

Hi,

This is my first post, but I visit the site often. My husband and I live in Canada where the SPCA will spay or neuter at 6-8 weeks of age. The SPCA of Alberta began trying the proceedure on cats because of the explosive growth population leaving so many unwanted. What they found was that at this age the cats healed faster and seemed to be in less pain.

Hope that helps.
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Ruth Ann

Just a comment. It does NOT benefit the dog or cat for that matter to have "at least one litter". Please please please have your pets "fixed". I am a big sponser of animal no kill shelters. There are millions of unwanted cats and dogs due to the "well meaning intentions" of people that want to allow their pet to have at least one litter. I spend thousands of dollars every year helping to find homes, pay for surgeries, etc for those animals.

I am sorry to jump on my band wagon. p.s. One should wait until at least 5 months of age.

[Esther]

Sandy you have a pug, that's great! I have my three pug babies that I love to death.

I would advice that you neuter your puppy as early as your vet feels is ok, otherwise pugs can get into the habit of "marking" their territory, if you know what I mean. Early neutering prevents that from happening.