Responsible pet owners are fully aware of the benefits of having their pet spayed (females) or neutered (males). First, it can help lower the number of homeless or abandoned pets being killed each year in shelters. These procedures prevent pet dogs and cats from producing unwanted litters that could possibly end up abandoned, neglected, or in shelters. Other equally important benefits of spaying and neutering include the following:
Spaying
- Spayed female pets are free from the risk of developing uterine infections, cancer of the ovary or uterus.
- Have reduced risk of breast cancer
- Don’t go into heat
- No risk of accidental pregnancies
Neutering
- Reduced risk of developing testicular cancer
- Less likely to engage in spray or urine marking
- Unable to impregnate intact females
- Less likely to engage in sex hormone-fueled behaviors like escaping and straying in search of a mate or displays of aggressive behavior.
If you have any questions and/or concerns about spaying or neutering, do not hesitate to consult your veterinarian Carolina Forest, SC.
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