1. removes the ovaries of (a female animal) to prevent reproduction
Usage: veterinary procedure

Examples

• The veterinarian spays cats and dogs at the animal clinic.
• She spays her female dog to prevent unwanted puppies.
• The shelter spays all female animals before adoption.
• Our vet spays pets using modern surgical techniques.
• The animal hospital spays dozens of pets each month.
• He spays farm animals as part of his veterinary practice.