Spay and Neuter for Dogs & Cats in Cincinnati, OH
We recommended spay and neuter surgery for a large number of our cat and dog patients at our Cincinnati, OH, animal hospital. Unfortunately, there are more adoptable pets in shelters than there are families for them. Responsibly spaying or neutering your pet makes a big impact on controlling pet overpopulation. Unless you are a breeder or have a strong interest in breeding your pet, you'll likely be interested in spay and neuter surgeries, too. After all, the procedure prevents unplanned pet pregnancies and controls some of the unruly behaviors intact pets may partake in.
Moreover, if you have your male pet neutered and your female pet spayed by a certain age, medical and behavioral benefits are more likely to take full effect. Call us at (513) 531-7117 for more information or make an appointment today.
More About Why
The health and behavioral benefits of spay and neuter surgeries are some cats and dogs are unlikely to receive any other way. Several gender-specific cancers are dramatically less likely to occur or eliminated altogether after spay and neuter surgeries. Some of the benefits you can expect after your pet is spayed or neutered include:
For females
- Unplanned pregnancies and disruptive heat cycles are eliminated
- Ovarian cancer is eliminated
- Mammary gland tumors and uterine infections are less likely
- Roaming behavior that can result in your pet becoming lost or injured is less likely
For males
- Testicular cancer is eliminated
- Prostate problems are less likely
- Roaming behavior that can result in your pet becoming lost or injured is less likely
- Decreased aggression and inappropriate mounting behavior
What About When?
In addition to a thorough exam and preventive services including vaccinations, a wellness visit is an opportunity to discuss when your pet should be spayed or neutered. While many pets can be spayed or neutered at around six months of age, your pet's lifestyle, breed, and health status play a role. Therefore, we may advise individual patients be spayed or neutered at varying ages. For instance, outdoor cats may benefit from spay or neuter surgery as young as four months old while large dog breeds may benefit from waiting for the surgery until after a year old.
Schedule Your Cat or Dog's Spay or Neuter Surgery with our Cincinnati, Animal Hospital
Our team at our Cincinnati, OH, animal hospital is happy to guide you on all aspects of your pet's health. Call us today at (513) 531-7117.
