Hi Daryl,

>> Oh yeah, been there with cats that needed spaying :) Hope you enjoy your new
>> kitty :)

> I know this is a cats echo, but I want to make a point. :)

It's ok to discuss any pet here (except maybe pet rocks) :)

> My late wife, Janice, loved dachshunds, and got me partial to them.
> But she got the males, because even though they pee all over everything
> to mark their territory, it is CHEAPER to neuter a male, than to spay a
> female. I know that's the case with dogs, but would think it's the same
> with cats.

It sure is... much cheaper.

> Anyway, the dachshund Janice and I got 3 months after our first one
> had to be put down, was taken to this grooming and boarding facility, as
> Janice and I were going out of town for the weekend. He was black and
> tan with silver dapple (which is rare, only 1 out of 100
> whelpings)...and the vet tech fell in love with him.

> She exclaimed "Oh!! He's adorable!!". Then, (to the dog), she asks
> "Are we neutered??".

> Without missing a beat, Janice popped off with "No, but my husband
> is!!"...and the vet tech grinned, saying "Yeah, mine is, too".

> I was so red!! :P

hahaha :)

> I think they have to be at least 8 weeks old before they can be spayed
> or neutered.

Could be.. it's been a while since any of our guys had to be neutered.

Take care,
Janis

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