is neutered and spayed the same?

Question

I was just wondering what the difference was between an animal being spayed or neutered.

Answer 1

Spayed applies to females.
Neutered applies to males.

They do not have the same name because the reproductive parts of males and females differ.

Answer 2

Yes, neutering and spaying are the same exact thing. But, these two surgeries depend on the sex of the animal. Neutering is a term used when giving surgery to a male and being spayed is a term used when giving surgery to a female. In females, spaying involves a total ovario-hysterectomy. This means both the ovaries and the uterus are removed from its body. If you are thinking about spaying/neutering your pet, it is highly recommended for further health problems to be prevented. Animals that are spayed and neutered live a longer, healthier life.

Answer 3

To spay an animal means to remove the ovaries from a female dog.
To neuter is either masculine nor femanine. It is sexless, it just means to castrate.

Answer 4

Neutered can be applied to either sex, as well as altered. Spay is specifically for females, and castration is for males. Neuter seems to be applied more to males than females, so often you will see spay for girls, neuter for males.

Answer 5

It is the same effect--no more puppies or kittens--males get neutered--females get spayed.

Answer 6

'Neutered' applies to male pets while 'spayed' is the term used for female pets.
Just means that they can't reproduce.

Answer 7

neutered for males, spay is what you do to females

Answer 8

Sort of.. Except males are neutered.. females are spayed.. They can no longer reproduce..