Spaying and neutering offer many benefits for your pet’s health and well-being. Here’s a breakdown by species:
Dogs
Neutering (male dogs):
- Prevents unwanted litters
- Can positively influence certain behaviors, such as dominance, aggression, or territorial behavior
- Can reduce hormonal issues (like prepuce inflammation and prostate problems) and lower the risk of some cancers
Spaying (female dogs):
- Prevents unwanted litters
- Prevents heat cycles and associated behavioral changes
- Reduces the risk of mammary gland tumors
- Prevents uterine infections
- Prevents false pregnancies
- Lowers the risk of diabetes
Cats
Neutering (male cats):
- Prevents unwanted litters
- Reduces fighting, which can lead to injuries and stress
- Reduces spraying/marking both indoors and outdoors
- Results in less strong-smelling urine
Spaying (female cats):
- Prevents unwanted pregnancies
- Prevents heat cycles and associated behavioral changes
- Reduces the risk of mammary gland tumors
- Prevents uterine infections
