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Spaying

 

There are many medical and behavioral benefits to having your female cat or dog spayed:
 
1.    CONVENIENCE TO OWNER
bullet Eliminates estrous or "heat" periods:  no bloody discharge.
bullet Eliminates the scent that attracts annoying males.
bullet No need to confine your female while in heat.
bullet Eliminates the frantic pacing and crying by the female while in heat. (cats are especially vocal at that time)
 
2.    BETTER HEALTH FOR YOUR PET
bullet Eliminates all the problems and potential risks involved in pregnancy and birth.
bullet Eliminates the common problem of cancer of the uterus as the pet gets older.
 
3.    HELPS DECREASE THE OVERPOPULATION PROBLEM
bullet By not bringing more unwanted puppies and kittens into the world.
bullet Rids you of the worry of what to do with unplanned litters of puppies and kittens.
 
4.    ELIMINATES SEXUAL FRUSTRATION
bullet Decreases your pet's desire to roam in search of a mate:  decreasing the problems involved with a free-roaming animal (car accidents, etc.)
bullet Lets your pet relax and enjoy being a part of the family.
 

Spaying F.A.Q.s
 
Will spaying will make my pet fat?
bullet Spaying your pet will not make her fat and lazy.  Too much food and not enough exercise are the main causes of obesity.
 
Should she have one litter first?
bullet It is actually better for her NOT to have a litter or a heat period before being spayed.  They can be spayed at six months of age.
 
Will spaying hurt her?
bullet Spaying is a safe and relatively painless operation done by a licensed veterinarian.  Your pet will appreciate the freedom from sexual frustration and repeated parenthood.
 

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