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Isn't it better to let my female dog/cat have a litter of puppies/kittens first?
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A:
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Absolutely not! Again, the cancer preventing benefits are
the highest if the pet is spayed before her first heat. The
bigger issue is the number of unwanted pets; the shelters
are full of pets needing homes that may end up being euthanized
for lack of a home. And don't forget the extra expense of
having puppies or kittens; extra food for the mother and the
babies when they are ready to be weaned, vaccinations and
deworming for the babies, and the possibility of an emergency
cesarean section if the mother has problems giving birth.
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