Spaying is the surgical sterilization of a female animal by removing the ovaries, oviduct, and uterus.
Neutering is the surgical sterilization of a male animal by removing the testicles.
Both surgeries are safe when done by a qualified veterinarian. And not only are they safe, having your pet spayed or neutered also has significant health benefits . But that's another article altogether. The other compelling reason to spay or neuter your pet is the very real fact that there are not enough loving homes available to adopt all the needy pets. Others, who are not so fortunate, die in the streets.