spay

as in to neuter

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Recent Examples of spay At that point, she could be spayed to prevent future litters. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Wellness plans cover routine care like checkups, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, teeth cleaning and testing for parasites. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024 Miss Boots is spayed, up to date with vaccines, and has a clean bill of health. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025 Calliope is spayed, licensed, microchipped and current on vaccinations and her adoption fee is $275. The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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