Neutering Your Pet is an Important Part of Their Overall Health

“Neutering” refers to the sexual altering of both a female or male cat or dog. Not only does neutering have health benefits, it also helps to decreased pet overpopulation.

Sadly, millions of unwanted pets are euthanized in shelters every year.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, five out of 10 dogs and seven out of 10 cats in shelters go un-adopted and are eventually destroyed. In most cases, these dogs are not born on the street. Actually, one in four of these dogs are purebred and many are the offspring of cherished family pets.


Neutering Can Prevent Hormone-Driven Diseases

• Spaying prevents possibly fatal uterine infections and helps prevent breast tumors which are malignant in 50% of dogs and 90% of cats. 
• Castration prevents testicular cancer and stops prostate enlargement.

How Spays & Neuters Can Help With Behavioral Issues

• Your spayed female pet won't go into heat. While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house!
• Your male dog will be less likely to roam away from home. An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate, including finding creative ways to escape from the house. Once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other male animals.
• Your neutered male may be better behaved. Unneutered dogs and cats are more likely to mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Your dog might be less likely to mount other dogs, people and inanimate objects after he’s neutered. Some aggression problems may be avoided by early neutering.

Recommended times for neutering your pet vary depending on the breed, size, activity level and certain health conditions. Please discuss this with one of our knowledgeable veterinarians. They can also explain the ways in which we strive to minimize pain and discomfort associated with surgical procedures.

Ready to book an appointment to get your pet spayed or neutered or have questions regarding pricing? Give us a call! ​