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.
12 things you need to know about spay/neuter. By Juliana Weiss-Roessler. Spaying or neutering your dog is an important part of responsible pack leadership. It not only helps keep your dog safe from a number of medical issues, but it also helps reduce overpopulation.Every day, pets across the nation are euthanized because shelters donât have the space or resources to care for them. How old does my dog need to be? 2  Recently, the American Veterinary Medical Association endorsed Early Age Neutering, which can be done as early as two months or two pounds, but the average age is four months. 3  There may also be laws in your area that require your dog to be spayed or neutered by a certain age.