Replying to a message of Roger Nelson to Bob Ackley:

 NA>> was investigating, and the others came to its defense. She's the only
 NA>> dog
 BA>> I have that isn't neutered (although one of the others still has a
 BA>> bit of

 RN> Uh, you can't meuter a female dog.

Sure you can.  Neuter is usually used to refer to males, but the word is
gender neutral and can be used for both.

 BA>> ovarian tissue in her someplace, just enough to produce the hormones
 BA>> that cause her to go into heat - no eggs, no uterus and no puppies
 BA>> possible, but she goes into heat anyway).

 RN> That is odd.

Not particularly uncommon, though.  The vet that did the original spay offered to
open her up again, find that stray bit of tissue and remove it for the cost of the
anesthetic (about $50).

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