Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures that prevent pets from reproducing. In addition to preventing unwanted offspring and reducing the number of homeless animals, spaying or neutering has many health and behavioral benefits for your cat or dog, including:
- Preventing a life-threatening uterine infection
- Reducing the risk of breast cancer
- Eliminating the risk of testicular cancer and developing enlarged prostate glands
- Eliminating a female dog or cat’s heat cycles and generally reducing frustrating mating-related behaviors
- Reducing a male animal’s breeding instinct, resulting in less roaming and urine-marking behavior
- Studies show that spayed or neutered dogs and cats live longer, on average, than unsterilized companion animals
While spaying and neutering are major surgical procedures, they are also the most common surgeries performed by veterinarians on cats and dogs, and the risks are typically low. At Papaya, our general practice veterinarians have extensive experience in performing spay and neuter procedures along with a track record of excellent outcomes. We’ll discuss the optimal time to spay or neuter your pet to give them every opportunity for a long and healthy life.
To learn more about Papaya’s spaying and neutering services or to schedule an appointment, please call us at 424-501-1578.
