Spaying and neutering refer to the surgical sterilization of an animal. In other words, spaying and neutering ensures that your pet cannot reproduce.
Pets are typically spayed or neutered when they are 4-6 months old although the procedure can be done from as early as 8 weeks old through to adulthood. It is best to have this surgery done before your pet reaches sexual maturity. Females should be spayed before their first heat. Please consult with your vet.
We all have a responsibility to prevent unwanted animals from being euthanized everyday, simply because there are no homes for them. Even if your pet has a litter and you find homes for all of them, each of those pets takes a potential home away from other homeless pets waiting in a shelter. But aside from this responsibility, there are also significant health benefits for your pet.
Benefits of Spaying:
Prevents pregnancy and the complications arising from pregnancy and delivery Eliminates the heat cycle - you won't have to listen to the sounds of your female in heat, trying to get out and find a mate or your male making odd sounds at night looking for female Prevents unwelcome males from trying to seek out your female pet in heat Reduces the urge to roam. This makes it less likely that you will lose your pet, which in turn makes your pet less likely to contract a disease, get in a fight, get injured, or become a victim to cruelty etc Eliminates sexual discomfort, distress, or distraction ... making your pet happier and more content. Reduces or eliminates the possibility of disease in the reproductive system. Benefits of Neutering:
Reduces the distracting and destructive behavior associated with the male's efforts to get out and find a mate Reduces the urge to roam. This makes it less likely that you will lose your pet, which in turn makes your pet less likely to contract a disease, get in a fight, get injured, or become a victim to cruelty etc Eliminates sexual discomfort, distress, or distraction ... making your pet happier and more content. Eliminates testicular tumors and reduces prostate gland problems. In cats, neutering stops or reduces marking behavior (territorial spraying of urine). Reduces the urge to fight. So please Spay & Neuter your pets, unless they know how to use contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies and you'll end up saddled with unwanted kittens / puppies.
