SPAYING AND NEUTERING

Why is it important?

The spaying and neutering of dogs and cats is a very important topic today. Due to the large number of unwanted pets, please do your part to help control the general population.

When is it usually performed?

4-6 months of age

Health benefits of neutering a male dog/cat

1. Decreases the number of behavior problems such as aggression

2. Decreases the marking of territory resulting in less inappropriate elimination

3. Decreases roaming tendencies

4. Decreases the chances of transmissible diseases, (feline leukemia, FIV, and transmissible venereal tumors)

5. Decreases the chances of prostate infections

6. Decreases the chances of prostate cancer

Health benefits of spaying a female dog/cat

1. Decreases the number of male dogs on your property during her season

2. Decreases the incidence of roaming females

3. Prevents unwanted kittens/puppies

4. Decreases the chances of transmissible diseases, (feline leukemia, FIV, and transmissible venereal tumors)

5. Eliminates ovarian cancer formation

6. Eliminates uterine infections and uterine cancer formation

7. Decreases the chance of mammary cancer ( get them spayed BEFORE their first heat)

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