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What Is Spaying and Neutering?
Spaying and neutering involve the removal of a female or male pet’s reproductive organs to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Healthy cats and dogs can be spayed or neutered as early as six months old. These routine procedures are performed under general anesthesia, providing a stress-free experience for your furry friend.
What Are the Benefits of Spaying and Neutering?
There are many benefits to spaying and neutering, including the following:
A Longer, Healthier Life: Spaying or neutering offers numerous health benefits. When it comes to female cats and dogs, spaying helps lower the risk of mammary tumors and reproductive cancers, as well as a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus known as pyometra. Neutering males, on the other hand, helps eliminate the risk of testicular cancer and lowers the chances of prostate problems.
More Positive Behavior: Spaying and neutering curb many unwanted behaviors, leaving you with a happier, more manageable furry companion. Males neutered early in life tend to be less aggressive and less likely to mark their territory or escape to find mates. Spaying, on the other hand, prevents behaviors associated with heat cycles, including excessive vocalization, agitation, and the urge to roam. Spayed and neutered pets are usually calmer, more affectionate, and less likely to engage in destructive behaviors.
Population Control: Why wouldn’t the world want more cute puppies and kittens? The reality is that most animal shelters are over capacity, leaving homeless pets fending for themselves or ending up as candidates for euthanasia. By spaying or neutering your pet, you help contribute to solving the pet overpopulation problem, reducing the number of animals in need of forever homes.
Community Benefits: Spaying and neutering can have a positive impact on your community in terms of public health and safety. Stray animals are more likely to get into fights with other animals or damage property. They can also spread disease and harm your local wildlife.
What Is the Spaying and Neutering Procedure?
Here is a look at what you can expect:
Before the Surgery: We provide you with pre and post-operative instructions to promote healing and ensure the best possible outcomes for your furry friend. Your pet will need to fast for a certain number of hours before surgery.
During the Surgery: We perform the surgery under general anesthesia, so rest assured that your beloved pet will not feel any pain. The procedure takes a few minutes for males and up to about half an hour for females. Our team will monitor your pet’s vital signs for their safety.
After the Surgery: It usually takes about a week or two for your furry friend to heal. Make sure to provide a quiet, comfortable place to rest and recover. Your pet will need to wear an e-collar to prevent licking or chewing on the incision site and will need to refrain from exercising for about two weeks. If you see any redness, swelling, or discharge, or if the incision opens up, make sure to let us know.
Spay and Neuter
Near Me in El Paso, TX
If you would like to learn more about spaying or neutering your cat or dog, contact Lost Dog Vet today. We are happy to answer your questions, address your concerns, and discuss the benefits of spaying or neutering for your furry friend. Our team never spares any effort to ensure your pet is comfortable before, during, and after the procedure.