Multiple choice

How much can you decrease in Caloric needs post neuter / Spay

  1. up to 50%

  2. up to 40%

  3. up to 60%

  4. up to 30%

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following gonadectomy (spaying or neutering), a pet's metabolic rate decreases, and their daily energy requirements can drop by up to 30%. Failure to adjust food intake downward after surgery is a primary driver of post-neutering weight gain and obesity.