Every pet owner aspires to bring their pet a life of health and happiness. From purchasing the best foods to ensuring ample quality time together, pet owners plan their day based on their pet’s vital needs. One of the most effective ways to encourage a lifetime of health and happiness for your pet is through spaying and neutering. While these procedures are traditionally sought after solely to eliminate the risk of reproduction, they also bring a wealth of behavioral and health benefits.
Spaying vs Neutering
You may hear many people using the terms spaying and neutering interchangeably. Although these terms both refer to altering your pet’s reproductive abilities, they are two different procedures. Spaying is used for female animals. During a spay procedure, the female dog or cat’s ovaries and uterus are removed to prohibit reproduction and halt their heat cycle. Neutering is used for male pets. During a neutering procedure a male cat or dog’s testicles are removed.
The Advantages of Having Your Pet Spayed
Choosing to have your female cat or dog spayed brings an array of benefits to their life. Spaying contributes to both their long-term health, their happiness, and their behavioral tendencies. Some of the benefits of spaying include:
- Reduced risk of certain types of cancer
- Reduced risk of mammary gland tumors
- Reduced risk of uterine infections
- Eliminated heat cycle
- Decreased chance of roaming behaviors
- Enhanced lifespan
- Improved socialization
The Advantages of Having Your Pet Neutered
Male pets can greatly benefit from being neutered. Unaltered male animals have a higher risk of developing certain medical conditions and behavioral problems, leading to compromised health and more challenging pet ownership. The benefits of having your cat or dog neutered include:
- Eliminated risk of testicular cancer
- Reduced risk of prostate conditions
- Decrease in aggression
- Decrease in territorial behaviors
- Decreased risk of roaming behaviors
- Enhanced lifespan
- Greater socialization
Bring value to your pet’s health and happiness by contacting your trusted veterinarian today to schedule a spaying or neutering appointment.
