Benefits of Spay & Neuter

Why Spay/Neuter Your Pet?

Every year, millions of unwanted dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, are euthanized. The good news is that responsible pet owners can make a difference. By having your dog or cat sterilized, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. Spaying and neutering prevent unwanted litters, help protect against some serious health problems, and may reduce many of the behavioral problems associated with the mating instinct.

Early spaying of female dogs and cats can help protect them from some serious health problems later in life such as uterine infections and breast cancer. Neutering your male pet can also lessen its risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) and testicular cancer.

The procedure has no effect on a pet’s intelligence or ability to learn, play, work or hunt. Some pets tend to be better behaved following surgical removal of their ovaries or testes, making them more desirable companions.

Are there any risks?

Spay and neuter surgeries are not high risk surgeries. But, there can be risk with any procedure that involves anesthesia. Our veterinarians require that all pets having surgery be in good health, be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds. All pets are examined prior to surgery. Our vets will determine, within their sole discretion, whether surgery is safe and appropriate based upon the specific circumstances of each animal. Any animal found to have a health issue will not be approved for surgery. It is therefore very important that you be very accurate when filling out your pet's admission and evaluation forms.