KAMC - Spaying and Neutering

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SPAYING and NEUTERING

Neutering of pets, specifically termed spaying for females and castration for males, is an important step in preventing unwanted puppies and kittens. Spaying an neutering is safe and healthy for your pet.

According to the ASPCA’s web site, a cat or dog who reproduces and whose offspring reproduce can produce between 50 and 200 kittens or puppies in one year. Approximately 8,000 dogs and cats are euthanized per year in the Wake County SPCA alone. Clearly, we are in the midst of a pet overpopulation problem.

Surgery: Surgical sterilization (neutering) of pets is a very effective method of dealing with the pet overpopulation problem. Spaying is equivalent to an ovariohysterectomy, which is removal of the ovaries and uterus. Castration involves removal of the testicles. Both of these procedures require anesthesia. We recommend neutering your pet between 6-8 months of age.

There are many reasons to spay or neuter your pet. The only legitimate reason not to neuter your pet is if he/she is a show animal used for breeding. Surgical sterilization saves lives by decreasing: euthanasia of unwanted puppies and kittens, the associated health risks of pets searching for mating partners, and the incidence in cancer of reproductive and associated organs. A pet neutered at a young age will be a healthier, happier, longer-lived pet!

Benefits of Spaying and Neutering

For Spayed Females:
1) No risk of uterine or ovarian cancer
2) No risk of pyometra, a serious uterine infection common in older females
3) Greatly reduced risk of mammary cancer if performed at an early age
4) No need to suffer through the personality changes and discharge that occur during heat

For Neutered Males:
1) No risk of testicular cancer
2) Prevents the age-related prostate enlargement that otherwise will occur in male dogs
3) Greatly decreased risk of being hit by car or getting lost while roaming after female

Statistic: 70% of dogs hit by cars are unneutered males.

Spaying and neutering pets provide these other benefits as well:

1) Reduces pet population

2) Decreases the incidence of certain behavioral problems (spraying, roaming, mounting and fighting).

3) Strengthens the bond between owner and pet (Neutered pets tend to develop a closer relationship to the family).

4) Reduces the risk of disease or other health problems.

NOTE: Non-neutered animals often have higher veterinary bills due to problems that arise secondarily to fighting and roaming. These problems include abscesses, infectious diseases, and being hit by a car.

Controlling the pet population is an important
part of everyone’s safety and peace of mind.

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