& Dogs too!

It's Breeding season...Spaying or neutering pets is a common procedure and most pet owners have probably had some experience with having the procedure done on animals they have owned. But most people may not know that there are medical advantages to spaying or neutering pets. The direct health benefits of spaying or neutering are significant for the pet. If female pets are spayed before their first heat cycle, the risk of developing mammary tumor (breast cancer) is significantly reduced. Spaying female pets eliminates the risk of pyometra, an infection of the uterus. This disease can be very serious in female pets. Male pets can benefit, too. Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and reduces the risk of perianal tumors and prostate disease. Spaying or neutering can help prolong a pet's life in a secondary way as well. When pets are spayed or neutered, their tendencies to roam or fight are greatly lessened. This prevents the pets from getting lost, stolen, hit by cars or contracting a disease. And you can pat yourself on the back for not adding to the problem of pet overpopulation.