Health Benefits of Spay and Neuter

Spayed female dogs and cats live longer! Spaying prevents uterine infections and decreases the incidence of breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.

Neutering your male dog or cat prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems. It can lessen the risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland).

Behavioral Benefits of Spay and Neuter

Your spayed female pet won’t go into heat. While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to find a mate, they’ll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house!

Your male dog will be less likely to roam away from home. An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate, including finding ways to escape from the house.

Your neutered male may be better behaved. Intact dogs and cats are more likely to mark their territory by spraying urine all over the house. Your dog is less likely to mount other dogs, people and inanimate objects after he’s neutered. Some aggression problems may be avoided by early neutering.