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Neutering, from the Latin neuter ('of neither sex'), [1] is the removal of a non-human animal's reproductive organ, either all of it or a considerably large part. The male-specific term is castration, while spaying is usually reserved for female animals. Colloquially, both terms are often referred to as fixing. [2]
Surgical castration in animals is often called neutering. Castration of animals is intended to favor a desired development of the animal or of its habits, as an anaphrodisiac or to prevent overpopulation. The parallel of castration for female animals is spaying. Castration may also refer medically to oophorectomy in female humans and animals.
Pediatric spaying (also known as “prepuberal” or “early” spaying) or neutering is defined as performing an ovariohysterectomy (spaying) or orchidectomy (castration or neutering) on a kitten or puppy between the ages of 6 and 14 weeks. Spaying and neutering are
In 2014, 700 World Spay Day events were held in 41 countries, including all 50 U.S. states, and over 68,000 companion animals were sterilized. [ 4 ] In Canada , World Spay Day in February 2014 included spay and neuter clinics in remote communities in northern Quebec , with additional clinics to follow. [ 9 ]
The organization has been active in promoting awareness of the need for pet population control, [6] through spay and neuter programs as well as finding homes for animals. California Civil Code Section 1834.4 and Penal Code Section 599d, enacted January 1, 1999 as part of the Hayden Act , define adoptable and treatable animals and make it state ...
The Doris Day Animal League, established in 1987 by the actress Doris Day, is a 501(c)(4) organization that focuses the spaying and neutering of companion animals and the development of national, state and local legislation that will minimize the inhumane treatment of animals. The League launched its annual observance of Spay Day USA in 1994 ...
A brand has decided to take advantage of Taylor Swift’s presence in the NFL this season by incorporating it into its Super Bowl ad.. Cetaphil released its ad for the big game on Friday 9 ...
[1] [2] By age 15, she was working as a prostitute in San Antonio, Texas. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] By the age of 20, she had started her own brothel. [ 2 ] She became extremely popular for having a cordial and sincere attitude, choosing only the most attractive young women as her "girls", requiring that her "girls" practice good hygiene, and for maintaining ...