Why
Spay or Neuter My Pet?
A spay is the surgical removal of the ovaries, uterine horns and
uterus in a female animal.
Reasons
to have your pet spayed:
- Prevents
unwanted pregnancies
- Eliminates
in-heat/estrus cycle
-
Eliminates risk of uterine or ovarian cancer
- Decreases
chance of breast cancers if spayed before first heat
A
neuter is the surgical removal of both testicles in a male animal.
Reasons
to have your pet neutered:
- Reduces
risk of prostate cancer and other genital diseases
-
Reduces unwanted roaming and fighting
- Reduces
territorial marking with offensive urine odors
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