Spaying your Pet - Female |
Neutering Your Pet - Male |
| Ovarioysterectomy - Removal of the ovaries and uterus |
Orchiectomy - Removal of the testicles and spermatic cord |
| Ideal Age is 4-6 months |
Ideal Age is 4-6 months |
| If spayed before the first heat cycle, there is less than 1/2 of 1% chance of developing breast cancer |
Eliminates risk of testicular cancer, the second most commonly reported tumor in male dogs |
| If spayed after one heat cycle, there is an 8% chance of developing breast cancer |
Greatly reduced risk of prostate cancer and prostatitis |
| If spayed after two heat cycles, the risk increases to 26% |
Reduces risk of perianal tumors |
| After 2 1/2 years, there is no protective benefit |
Reduces roaming and fighting behaviors |
| Pets with diabetes or epilepsy should be spayed to prevent hormonal changes that may interfere with medications. |
Eliminates or reduces spraying or marking in males neutered before six months
of age or before onset of these behaviors |
| Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers |
Eliminates risk and spread of sexually transmitted diseases |
| Eliminates unwanted pregnancies. |
Eliminates unwanted litters. |
More than 7.5 million (7,5000,000 +) pets are euthanized in animal shelters in the United States each year simply because they do not have a home. Most of these animals are puppies and kittens less than six months old. Help stop this needless loss of life. Spay and neuter your pet.
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