spay

as in to neuter

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Recent Examples of spay Carpino was looking for cat traps, which folks use to catch strays so they can be spayed/neutered/rehomed. Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 6 Dec. 2024 Pets from shelters and rescues are generally already spayed/neutered, vaccinated and often microchipped. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024 Recent studies, including one by the University of California, Davis, found that some dogs who were neutered or spayed before 1 year old had a higher risk of developing health issues, such as ligament tears or joint disorders and even certain types of cancer. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024 Wisdom holding a cat at Puppy Kitty NYC in Middle Village, Queens, before it is sent to be spayed. Molly Osberg, Curbed, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for spay 

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“Spay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spay. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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