If you are a pet owner, you have come across these words: neutering or spaying more than once. But if you are a responsible pet owner, you understand these terms already.
If you are new in caring for pets, then read on to know the quick facts on Pet Neutering and Spaying that every responsible pet owner should know by now.
What Is Neutering and Spaying?
Pet Neutering and Spaying are the procedure termed the removal of reproductive organs of an animal. Neutering refers to male animals while spaying refers to female animals.
So neutering is the removal of the testicles of the male animals, which is done outside of the male pet’s body or externally. Spaying on the other hand is an internal procedure to remove the uterus and ovaries. Both procedures require anesthesia and are done by a veterinarian.
What Age Should Your Pet Get Neutered Or Spayed?
Now before you make an appointment with your vet right then and there, you have to know what age is the right time for your pet to undergo neutering or spaying.
There may be a lot of recommendations you can find in the internet but in Makati Dog and Cat Hospital, pet neutering and spaying is usually done at the 6 month of your pet.
What Are The Benefits Of Spaying Or Neutering Your Pets?
There are various benefits when you opt to neuter or spay your pet. Here are the top advantages of Pet Neutering and Spaying:
Better Pet Behavior
Pets that are neutered and spayed are behaved better than those who are not. Spraying and marking of urine are lessened – yes, your house will smell less of pet urine. Your dogs and cats especially the male ones are less likely to roam in the neighborhood and find other dogs and cats to mate. This will result in reduction of aggressive behavior.
Lower Risk of Cancer and Increase Lifespan
As the reproductive organs are removed, dogs and cats that are neutered or spayed have a lower chance of getting cancer later in life. In fact, neutered or spayed pets increase their lifespan to 3 to 5 years.
Decrease Overpopulation
Of course, when you decide to neuter or spay your pets, you help in decreasing the overpopulation of pets not just in your neighborhood but all over the country as well.
Here’s a trivia: In 3 years, 1 male dog and 1 female dog when left to breed can contribute more than 500 dogs while for cats it is almost 400.
Want to find more benefits for Pet Spaying or Neutering? Read here: http://makatidogandcathospital.com/pet-spaying-and-neutering-why-every-responsible-pet-owner-should-consider-this/
As you can see, Pet Neutering and Spaying is not just an option for any pet owner, it is a responsibility especially if you do not see yourself caring for more pets in the future. So be a responsible pet owner.
Have you spayed or neutered your pets already? If so, you are one responsible pet owner.
If you want to learn more about spaying or neutering your pets, you can call us at these numbers: Or just go to Makati Dog and Cat Hospital from 7AM to 5PM, Mondays to Saturdays. These are the numbers to call: (02) 896-6386 / 896-2860 / 0908-896-7113.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC