Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet
When you bring home a new puppy or kitten, it is likely that the last thing on your mind is scheduling your pet for surgery. Having your pet spayed or neutered can improve the well-being of your pet. This procedure is often done at an early stage, but older pets can get the procedure done as well. Here are a few reasons why our veterinarians at Collierville Animal Clinic and Surgery Center in Collierville encourages pet owners to have their pets spayed and neutered.
No More Heats
Starting at six months of age, your female pet will start to go into heat. The heat cycle can last 4 to 5 days for every 3 weeks. Heat can cause disruptions to the household throughout that time. Female pets can spend their time yowling or howling all day and are more prone to urinate frequently so that they can get the attention of a male cat or dog. When your female pet gets spayed, those disruptive behaviors are minimized.
Less Likely to Roam
For male dogs, getting them neutered can help reduce their tendency to look for a mate around the neighborhood. There are cases where a male pet will go as far as escaping the yard to find a female pet that is in heat nearby. If your pet is out on his own, injuries could happen when encountering traffic and other pets.
Prevent Health Problems
Female pets are prone to developing infections and tumors in the uterus, which can be prove life-threatening. By having your female animals spayed by our veterinarians in Collierville, you can prevent these infections and tumors altogether. An early spay also helps reduce the risk of breast cancer in female dogs and cats.
In male animals, the neuter procedure can help prevent the development of prostate issues and cancer of the testicles.
Call to Schedule Your Pet’s Spay & Neuter Surgery
Our veterinarians can perform spay and neuter surgery on your pet at the comfort of our animal hospital. Call Collierville Animal Clinic and Surgery Center in Collierville at 901-853-8519 to schedule an appointment. Our veterinary team can help you find the best time to have this procedure done for your pet.
