Why Spaying & Neutering Matters for Your Pet’s Health

Spaying or neutering a pet goes far beyond simply eliminating the ability to reproduce. This procedure can protect your pet’s long-term health. We are here to help owners understand this long-lasting choice to support a pet’s longevity and vitality. 

The Clear Advantages

Spaying and neutering are fairly straightforward surgical procedures. Spaying is the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries; neutering is the surgical removal of the testicles. Pre-surgical bloodwork can reveal how a pet may handle the anesthesia and recovery, and close monitoring of their vitals before, during, and after the surgery support a pet’s wellness and comfort. 

Rendering pets sterile impacts the numbers of unwanted and homeless pets out there, and reduces the numbers in already crowded shelters and the associated euthanasia rates. Spaying and neutering is directly related to a thriving, safe community. 

Health Benefits

Spaying and neutering also reduces a pet’s chances of developing life-threatening infections and tumors of the reproductive tract and mammary glands. With no chance of cancer of the testicles, uterus, or breast, spayed and neutered pets can hopefully enjoy a longer, fuller life. 

Additionally, with no unplanned pregnancy, a female pet doesn’t face risks related to birthing a litter. 

Better Behavior

Without spaying and neutering, a pet may find themselves answering to their primal instincts more often. The risk of permanent loss of a pet is real due to the potential for escaping and wandering for a mate. They may also get into territorial fights, be exposed to zoonotic disease, or run into traffic. Intact pets may be more aggressive, prone to spraying or marking their territory, and loudly vocal as they try to attract a mate. 

Spay and Neuter in Mesa, AZ

Every pet is different. Accordingly, we are here to help you find the right time in their development and maturity to spay or neuter them. Depending on the situation, pets can be safely sterilized as early as 2 months old, but our veterinary team will examine your unique pet to determine his or her best time.

If you have questions about the surgery, anesthesia, recovery, and cost our team at Curem Veterinary Care is always happy to help at (480) 787‑0544.