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Spaying and Neutering
Spaying and neutering are part of responsible pet ownership. They
are surgical procedures that make pets unable to reproduce. Spaying and
neutering is one of the best decisions you can make for your pet’s
health, as well as for the well-being of animals in the community. There
are several benefits to spaying and neutering. Research shows that
altered pets live longer and are less likely to contract cancer,
infections and other health problems. Another benefit is decreased
incidences of behavioral issues. Spaying and neutering can lessen
unwanted behaviors, such as roaming, spraying, inappropriate elimination
or mounting. You’ll also be doing your part to help reduce the numbers
of unwanted puppies and kittens that are placed in animal shelters each
year.
Spaying
Spaying, also called an ovariohysterectomy, is a surgical procedure in
which both ovaries and the uterus are completely removed from your pet.
This procedure is a surgery performed while your pet is under
anesthesia. Removing the reproductive organs of female pets before the
first heat cycle (around 6 months) reduces the chance of breast cancer
by 95%. Since this benefit decreases each time your pet comes into heat,
it is best to have your pet spayed early in her life. Spaying also
eliminates the possibility of uterine infection, which can be fatal, as
well as ovarian or uterine cancer.
Neutering
Also called a castration, neutering involves the removal of both
testicles from your pet. It is a minor procedure that is completed while
your pet is under anesthesia. Removing the testicles helps prevent
certain infectious diseases as well as enlargement of the prostate
gland, an age-related problem that can make urination painful or
difficult. Neutering also eliminates the possibility of testicular
cancer.
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