Every pet parent wants the best for their furry friend so they can live a long, healthy, and happy life. Sometimes, that means making important decisions for your pet’s health, such as the decision to spay or neuter. Not only are spaying and neutering recommended by experienced veterinarians, but these procedures can also have many positive effects on your pet’s health and overall well-being–now and in the future.
Health Advantages
No one wants to see their pet suffer from a life-threatening disease. Unfortunately, many of these ailments are very common in cats and dogs. But by spaying or neutering your pet, you can remove or reduce their risk of developing certain forms of cancer. For male pets, who get their testicles removed, they won’t have the chance of getting testicular cancer, and they’ll have a smaller risk of prostate cancer. For female pets, who get their ovaries removed, they’ll have no chance of ovarian cancer and a reduced risk of breast cancer. Spaying and neutering also reduce the risk of negative behaviors like wandering and aggression towards other pets, which may result in injuries.
Population Control
Animal shelters do their best to house cats and dogs that are either left by their owners or found on the streets. Unfortunately, their resources can be limited, meaning that countless animals are left out in the cold. As responsible pet owners, spaying and neutering is the best way you can keep animals out of shelters. Not only will you not have to handle an unplanned pregnancy or new litter of kittens, you’ll keep more animals from being abandoned or let loose in the wild.
Do you have questions about the process of spaying or neutering? Your veterinarian is your best source of advice that’s tailored to your pet’s unique needs. Don’t hesitate to contact them today or schedule a visit, so you can make the right decision for your pet’s health.