The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet

At Preventive Paws Spay Center located in Mt Arlington, NJ, our veterinary team provides spay and neuter surgery to pets in your area. Not only are these procedures vital for population control but they are also beneficial for your pets' overall health and happiness. Read on for some more information about spaying and neutering.

What Is the Difference Between Spaying and Neutering?

Spaying is the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries from a female animal. Neutering is surgical removal of the testes from a male animal. Both procedures make it impossible for the animal to reproduce and can come with different health benefits as well.

What Are the Benefits of Spaying and Neutering?

Aside from the community benefits of lowering the unwanted pet population, spaying and neutering is generally a good choice for the overall health and well-being of a pet. Cats and dogs that have been “fixed” tend to live longer and have fewer health issues.

The procedure eliminates the risk of ovarian, uterine, and testicular cancers. It also drastically reduces the risks of breast cancer. Pets that are spayed or neutered are also much less likely to run away or roam. This reduces the chances of them being injured by a car or another animal.

There are also other behavioral benefits involved. Pets are less likely to spray (urinate) inappropriately, make mating noises like howling and whining, and females won't go through uncomfortable and messy heat cycles.

One of the only reasons why you wouldn’t want to spay or neuter your pet would be if you wanted to use them for breeding. Other than that, spaying and neutering pets are generally a good idea for everyone involved

Get Spay/Neuter Procedure/Surgery and Veterinary Care from a Veterinarian Near You

If you're looking for a veterinarian near you in the Mt Arlington, NJ, area that can provide quality spay/neuter services, give us at Preventive Paws Spay Center a call. We also provide wellness care, vaccinations, and other services. Call us at (973)513-7887 for a spay/neuter procedure/surgery and veterinary care from a veterinarian near you.