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What is Spay/ Neuter

The surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus of a female to prevent prgnancy or the removal of the testicles of males to prevent them from impregnating females.

Why Do We Spay/Neuter?

• Spayed/ Neutered pets are, typically better behaved.
• Neutered males will not develop testicular cancer and their risk for prostate cancer is greatly reduced.
• Spaying your female before she goes into heat for the first time will greatly reduce the risk of breast cancer and eliminates the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer.
• Male cats are less likely to spray urine and mark their territory, especially if neutered prior to developing this habit.
• Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle, thereby eleiminating regular bleeding and the nervous behavior that often accompanies the heat cycle.
• Spay/neuter decreases the homeless animal population and, in turn, decreases the rate of euthanasia in shelters.
• Spay/neuter decreases the number of strays, which are often involved in dog bites and attacks, automobile accidents,  and damage to private property.