Having your pet spayed or neutered can be an important part of pet ownership. It can help improve your pet's behavioral and health. It also helps to avoid unwanted litters and their associated costs. If you live in San Diego, CA, or La Mesa, CA, and you are considering to spay and neuter your dog or cat, a veterinarian with us at Our Pet Vets clinic is here to help. Read on to learn more about pet spay and pet neuter procedures.
What Is Spaying Vs. Neutering?
Pet spay and neuter are surgical procedures for sterilizing pets to avoid litters. This involves removing the reproductive organs of pets to render them sterile.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
The benefits of fixing your pet go beyond controlling litters. It can help prevent different problems in your female pet related to her heat cycle. On the other hand, neutering your male pet reduces his chances of developing prostate problems and testicular cancer.
Fixing your pets brings with it some behavioral benefits too. For instance, spayed female pets won't undergo heat.
On the other hand, neutered males will be less likely to roam from their homes to look for mates. Neutering might also help to reduce or eliminate male pet instincts like marking territory, aggression, and mounting problems. It can be important to remember that the cost of fixing your pets is much cheaper than the cost of caring for unwanted litters.
What Is the Best Time to Fix Your Pet?
Usually puppies and kittens are spayed or neutered early in life. However, factors like the animal's health condition count when determining when to spay or neuter your pet. Take your pet to a veterinarian on our veterinary team for a pet wellness exam to assess whether the animal has any health complications and if he or she is fit for a spay or neuter procedure.
At Our Pet Vets, we have qualified veterinarians to ensure your pet gets spayed or neutered effectively.
Contact Us for Pet Surgery and Other Veterinary Services
At Our Pet Vets clinic, we can provide veterinary services to our clients in and around (619) 225-8000 San Diego, CA, and (619) 463-9861 La Mesa, CA. If you are considering pet spay or pet neuter procedures to control the number of litters in your home, we are here to help. Contact us to book an appointment and learn more about our pet surgery services.
