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When does spaying a female dog give the best protection against breast tumors?

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  1. After she turns ten
  2. Before her first heat
  3. It makes no difference

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  1. ASPCA, Spay/Neuter Your Pet www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/spayneuter-your-pet Checked 2026-10-11.

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