The Sebring Animal Hospital is available to provide spay and neuter services to both dogs and cats in Sebring, FL. We do thousands of these routine procedures each year. It’s the most common surgical procedure that our vets perform. It’s one of the best things you can do for the health of your pet, and it’s safe and affordable.
The Importance Of Spay And Neuter
The spay and neuter procedure provides many health benefits for your pet, but that’s not the only reason you should have it done. It’s also the primary method of alleviating the pet overpopulation crisis in America. Tens of millions of homeless and abandoned pets wind up in animal shelters where the majority of them are put to sleep. The shelters don’t have the space or resources to keep them and there aren’t enough homes to adopt them. Unwanted litters from pets who haven’t been spayed or neutered are the main cause of this tragic situation. Choosing to spay and neuter your pet will help.
Spay And Neuter Benefits To Pet Health
Neutering is the removal of the male’s testicles, while spaying is the removal of the female’s reproductive organs. The health benefits of spay and neuter differ for males and females and include:
Males – Have a reduced risk of prostate problems and will no longer be at risk of testicular cancer. They’ll be less aggressive and less prone to roaming outdoors, and less likely to mark their territory by urinating in the house.
Females – Will no longer menstruate or have a heat cycle and the associated howling and crying will be eliminated. They’ll have a reduced risk of breast cancer and reproductive organ cancers.
The Procedure
The night before their appointment, your pet will need to fast after 10 PM, but they can have water to drink. When they arrive for the procedure, they’ll be sedated and a catheter will be inserted. Their vital signs will be continually monitored during surgery. They’ll rest in the recovery room for a couple of hours and then you can take them home. Your vet will tell you how to care for them during their recuperation. Generally, they’ll need to avoid exertion and stay indoors for a week or two, and you’ll have to take precautions to keep them from scratching and biting at their sutures.
When you need spay and neuter services in Sebring, FL, contact Sebring Animal Hospital to schedule an appointment.
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