noun
- the surgical removal of the ovaries and usually the uterus of a female animal to prevent reproduction
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian recommended spaying the cat before she reached six months of age.
- Spaying helps prevent ovarian cancer in female dogs.
- The animal shelter requires spaying of all adopted female pets.
- After the spaying procedure, the dog needed to rest for several days.
- Many pet owners choose spaying to control the pet population.
- The cost of spaying varies depending on the size of the animal.