It is too expensive. The one-time cost of surgery costs far less than diagnosing and treating the medical problems mentioned above, not to mention the costs of more puppies to feed and treat. There are also low-cost spay and neuter clinics across the country. Some vets will alter your pet as early as 4 months old, but the minimum is 6 months. I want my children to witness the miracle of birth.
Any birth is a miracle, but life has both a beginning and an ending.
Unfortunately, the ending is all too soon for millions of animals in shelters across the country. Euthanasia is a part of life at animal shelters because there aren't enough homes for the millions of unwanted animals that are born daily. Ask your veterinarian to explain the advantages and procedures of spaying and neutering and to learn what else you can do to make your pet happy and healthy.