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- Halacha
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- General Questions
Question
Is there any prohibition on neutering of household pets? The pain of cats during their cycle in heat raises the issue of Tzโaar Baโalei Chayim and does this play a role?
Answer
Neutering of household pets should not be done by Jews.
Dog inside home
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | Sivan 26, 5769
Hilchos Kelayim with making compost
Rabbi David Sperling | Cheshvan 16, 5784
