What You Should Know about Spay & Neuter

Do you have a new pet in your household? Give it a healthy start to life with a spay or neuter surgery. Spay and neuter procedures offer several health and behavioral benefits to your pet so it can enjoy a longer, healthier life. If you live in or around Los Lunas, bring your pet to Arrow Animal Hospital to learn more and visit with our veterinarians. Let’s look at what you should know about spay and neuter surgeries.

Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet?

Spay and neuter surgeries are a means of sterilizing your pet to prevent unwanted pregnancies. If you are not going to breed your pet, having it fixed prevents unexpected pregnancy and subsequent babies. Here are a few more reasons to consider fixing your pet:

Improved health – Spay and neuter surgeries can spare your pet from developing reproductive infections, tumors, and cancers, which can be life-threatening. It increases your pet’s chances of living a longer, healthier life.

Better behavior – Neutered dogs and cats often behave better after their surgery since there is less testosterone in their system, which is a hormone known for promoting aggressive behavior. Neutered dogs are less likely to roam or get into fights with other dogs. By spaying your female pet before her first heat, she will not subject you to undesirable behaviors like yowling through the night or spraying urine indoors.

Cost-effective – Fixing your pet costs less than having to care for a pregnant pet or a litter of babies. You can also save on costly veterinary treatments for reproductive infections and certain medical issues.

Reduces overpopulation – Spay and neuter surgeries reduce overpopulation issues for dogs and cats in animal shelters as well as homeless animals on the street.

When to Spay or Neuter a Pet

Cats can be fixed as early as 8 weeks of age. Dogs are generally fixed between 6-9 months of age. After a pet exam, your veterinarian can recommend the best time for spaying or neutering your pet.

Contact Our Veterinarians in Los Lunas, NM

To schedule a consultation for spaying or neutering your pet, contact our veterinarians at Arrow Animal Hospital. Call our team today at (505) 865-1826 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.