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alcool9999

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Hi im not really sure what the dirrence is between spayed and neutered.

can somebody tell me please.

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Yes, spaying-females, neutering-males (or females).

Spaying means the removal of the ovaries - which of course males don't have, that's why it would be wrong in saying your male is spayed.

Neutering means the sterilization of an animal, so it would not be incorrect to say your female is neutered, but we mostly use that term with males.
 

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Originally Posted by EnzoLeya

Looks like you got your answer! They should make up a name to mean both!!!!
A lot of people, especially shelters and rescue groups are now saying Speuter. I'm not a fan of that word myself though.
 
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Thankyou for the responses and all your help.
 
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