Pediatric spaying is now a trend in the United
States, where millions of unwanted dogs and
cats had to be put down or euthanised after 
failing to be re-homed. This procedure is 
carried  out mainly on puppies age 4-12 weeks
-old. Many years of research has indicated that
it  is a safe approach. However there remain
some critics.

Fig. 1 Healing is extremely fast in these 
puppies.

Fig. 2   The reproductive tract is very small and
under-developed. This is an advantage actually.
Bleeding is minimal and complication is rare.
However some are concern  about anaethetic
risk and the vaccination status. Long term benefits
out weighs these risks. Newer anaethetics have
further reduce thses risks.

Why is Pediatric Spaying a widely accepted practice
nowadays even in the Uited States and Europe?

Animal shelters worldwide believe that it is the only effective
method to prevent over-population of strays or unwanted
dogs and cats. They have adopted a "Neuter then Adopt
Policy" or NAP which guarantees that the new owner is
relieved from this responsibility.

 What Happens when a Bitch is Spayed?

Comparison of the Reproductive Tract of a Pediatric and an Adult Bitch.

(see Figs. 6 & 7)