Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- Plants and Animals
- 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 Tz’aar Ba’alei Chayim and does this play a role?
Answer
Neutering of household pets should not be done by Jews.
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