Weeks or months of slightly slower growth alternate with mini growth spurts in most children. Kids actually tend to grow a bit faster in the spring than during other times of the year! A major growth spurt happens at the time of puberty, usually between 8 to 13 years of age in girls and 10 to 15 years in boys. Puberty lasts about 2 to 5 years.
Spaying is the process whereby a veterinarian surgically removes your petâs ovaries and uterus. Itâs best if pets are spayed around 6 months of age, although new research suggests that large breed dogs should be spayed later, around 18-22 months, to help reduce risk for cancer and joint problems.
Czech also had no problems spaying her pups at five months of age. My vet will do it if the puppy is in good health, she says. Reece-Weaver started out with a veterinarian who would spay/neuter pups at eight weeks of age, but her current vet likes to wait just a few weeks more. The ones I've had done have been around 10 to 12 weeks, and I like that age, says Reece-Weaver.