Pets are not just animals; they’re family. As family members, they deserve the absolute best of everything–from the most delicious treats to the highest quality healthcare. A fundamental aspect of that healthcare involves the decision to spay or neuter your pet. But why is it so integral to your pet’s health? We’re here to break down the benefits of spaying and neutering for your pet.
Combatting Health Risks
Spaying/neutering isn’t just about population control and avoiding unwanted pregnancies. These procedures have the capability to protect your pet from potential health hazards. Female pets that undergo spaying have a significantly lowered risk of breast cancer, and they will never have to face uterine or ovarian cancer. For male pets, neutering minimizes the threats of testicular cancer and can help them avoid prostate cancer or other prostate health concerns.
Enhancing Life Expectancy
Love and care can extend your pet’s life, and so can spaying or neutering. That’s because the procedures reduce or entirely remove the risk of potentially fatal diseases. Unfortunately, cancer is very common in pets, but spaying/neutering can greatly reduce your pet’s risk of developing certain forms of this common disease. Plus, the procedure makes your pet less likely to wander out of the house and act aggressively towards other animals.
Avoiding Overpopulation
In addition to the benefits for your pet, spaying/neutering comes with benefits for your local animal population. Every year, millions of animals across the country end up in shelters or even on the streets. When you spay or neuter your pet, you’re preventing litters of unwanted animals from being placed in shelters or left to fend for themselves in the wild. This also gives any animals currently in shelters a better chance of finding a loving home.
If you have any questions about the spaying/neutering process, please don’t hesitate to contact your veterinarian today.