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The Facts of Life
Important Reasons to Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered

Spaying Your Pet – Female
Ovariohysterectomy – removal of the ovaries and uterus
Ideal Age is 4-6 months
If spayed before the first heat cycle, there is less than ˝ of 1% chance of developing breast cancer
If spayed after one heat cycle, there is an 8% chance of developing breast cancer
If spayed after two heat cycles, the risk increases to 26%
After 2 ˝ years, there is no protective benefit
Pets with diabetes or epilepsy should be spayed to prevent hormonal changes that may interfere with medications
Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers
Eliminates unwanted pregnancies
Neutering Your Pet – Male
Orchiectomy – removal of the testicles and spermatic cord
Ideal Age is 4-6 months
Eliminates risk of testicular cancer, the second most commonly reported tumor in male dogs
Greatly reduces risk of prostate cancer and prostatitis
Reduces risk of perianal tumors
Reduces roaming and fighting behaviors
Eliminates or reduces spraying or marking in males neutered before six months of age or before onset of these behaviors
Eliminates risk and spread of sexually transmitted diseases
Eliminates unwanted litters

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Unfortunate Reality
More than 7.5 million (7,500,000+) pets are euthanized in animal shelters in the United States each year simply because they do not have a home. Most of these animals are puppies and kittens less than six months old. Help stop this needless loss of life. Spay and neuter your pet.

     Myths

     Spaying or neutering your pet DOES NOT:

  • Cause laziness.

  • Cause hyperactivity.

  • Reduce a pet’s instinct to protect your family and home.

  • Postpone or delay normal behavioral maturity.

  • Alter their personality in any manner

  • Cause ‘immature’ behaviors

    If you have further questions or concerns about spaying or neutering your pet
    or surgery at our hospital, feel free to ask any hospital staff member.

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