Spaying Your Pet – Female

Neutering Your Pet – Male

Ovariohysterectomy – removal of the ovaries and uterus

Orchiectomy – removal of the testicles and spermatic cord

Ideal Age is 4-6 months.

Ideal Age is 4-6 months.

If spayed before the first heat cycle, there is less than ½ of 1% chance of developing breast cancer.

Eliminates risk of testicular cancer, the second most commonly reported tumor in male dogs.

If spayed after one heat cycle, there is an 8% chance of developing breast cancer.

Greatly reduces risk of prostate cancer and prostatitis.

If spayed after two heat cycles, the risk increases to 26%.

Reduces risk of perianal tumors.

After 2 ½ years, there is no protective benefit.

Reduces roaming and fighting behaviors.

Pets with diabetes or epilepsy should be spayed to prevent hormonal changes that may interfere with medications.

Eliminates or reduces spraying or marking in males neutered before six months of age or before onset of these behaviors.

Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers.

Eliminates risk and spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Eliminates unwanted pregnancies.

Eliminates unwanted litters.