Reasons to Spay/Neuter your Pet
Benefits of Spaying (Females):
- No heat cycles - no mess and no attraction of male dogs.
- Risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer is reduced or eliminated, especially if done before the first heat cycle.
- Less desire to roam.
- Reduces or eliminates the risk of developing a pyometra, or life-threatening infection in the uterus.
- Reduces the number of unwanted animals.
- Helps dogs and cats live longer and healthier lives.
Benefits of Neutering (Males):
- Reduces or eliminates the risk of spraying and/or marking.
- Less likely to roam, therefore less likely to be injured in fights or auto accidents.
- Risk of testicular cancer is eliminated, and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.
- Reduces the number of unwanted animals.
- Decreases aggressive behavior, including dog bites.
- Helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
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