Beneficial Spay and Neuter Services for Dogs and Cats in Henderson, NV

Spay and neuter surgeries are an integral part of every dog and cat’s healthcare plan. Why? Well, there are quite a few reasons! They are highly beneficial to your pet’s health and longevity, and can help reduce the number of stray dogs and cats living on the streets. Another major perk is that, by reducing the number of puppies and kittens born into stray populations, spaying and neutering also keeps animal shelters from getting overwhelmed and being forced to euthanize otherwise healthy dogs and cats. Our team in Henderson, NV can’t recommend spaying and neutering enough--their benefits to the animal community are far too important.

Is it time to think about spaying/neutering your pet?
Give us a call today at (702) 896-1716 so we can discuss their needs.

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How is Spaying/Neutering Good for My Pet’s Health?

This is an excellent question. Our veterinary team would not recommend spaying or neutering if we didn’t believe it would make your pet’s life better. Here are a few of the critical ways in which spaying and neutering are beneficial to animal health:

Spaying

  • Greatly lowers the female’s risk of developing mammary gland tumors, which are often malignant, especially in cats
  • Prevents ovarian and uterine cancers
  • Completely eliminates the heat cycle in females and fully prevents pregnancies
  • Controls or even eliminates hormonal behaviors such as roaming to find a mate and vocalizing loudly

Neutering

  • Reduces or eliminates aggressiveness in males, especially when a female in heat is nearby
  • Can control or eliminate hormonal behaviors such as roaming, urine marking, mounting, and spraying
  • Reduces the risk for an enlarged prostate and other issues
  • Completely prevents testicular cancer
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At What Age Should I Have My Pet Spayed or Neutered?

Most veterinarians recommend spaying and neutering pets at about 6 months old. This does not typically apply to large-breed dogs, however. Larger dogs need more time to grow, and their sex hormones play a part in fueling their growth rate. Spaying or neutering too early can interfere with the growth and development of the joints.

While the timing may vary among different dog breeds, it’s important not to wait too long to spay or neuter your pet. If you wait too long, your pet becomes increasingly at risk for certain cancers later on. For example, allowing your female dog or cat to experience her first heat cycle will significantly up the odds for cancer development. These odds will only increase the longer you wait.

Our veterinary team in Henderson, NV would be more than happy to answer all your questions about spay and neuter procedures and why they’re important. Give us a call today at (702) 896-1716!