Dog Spaying & Neutering

Dog Spaying and Neutering: A Responsible Choice

Spaying and neutering your dog is a responsible decision that offers numerous health and behavioral benefits.

What is Spaying and Neutering?

Spaying: A surgical procedure to sterilize female dogs by removing their ovaries and uterus.

Neutering: A surgical procedure to sterilize male dogs by removing their testicles.

Benefits of Spaying and Neutering

Health Benefits

Reduced risk of cancer: Spaying can significantly reduce the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer in female dogs. Neutering can reduce the risk of testicular cancer in male dogs.

Prevents unwanted pregnancies: Spaying and neutering eliminates the risk of accidental litters.

Reduces hormonal behaviors: Neutering can reduce aggression, territorial behavior, and the urge to roam.

Prevents certain health problems: Spaying and neutering can help prevent certain health issues, such as pyometra (uterine infection) in females and prostate problems in males.

Behavioral Benefits

Calmer demeanor: Neutered male dogs tend to be less aggressive and more relaxed.

Reduced roaming: Neutered male dogs are less likely to roam and wander.

Reduced marking behavior: Neutered male dogs are less likely to mark territory indoors.

The Procedure

The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia by a veterinarian. It's a relatively routine procedure with a high success rate.

Post-Operative Care

After the surgery, your veterinarian will provide specific post-operative care instructions. These may include:

Rest: Keep your dog calm and quiet for a few days.

Pain management: Administer pain medication as prescribed by your veterinarian.

Monitoring the incision site: Keep the incision clean and dry.

Preventing licking: Use an Elizabethan collar to prevent your dog from licking the incision site.

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