Spaying and Neutering for Dogs and Cats in Groveport Keeps Pets Well

When you bring in your new pet for an examination and to meet their veterinarian, the conversation will inevitably turn to cat and dog neuter or spay. Whether your new family member is 6 weeks old or 2 years old, if their reproductive organs are intact, your vet will want to discuss this with you. The prospect of putting your pet through surgery may be unpleasant, but not having them “fixed” could have many negative consequences for their well-being. We’re dedicated to keeping the pets of Groveport and surrounding areas as healthy as possible, so we strongly recommend this surgery for all our patients.

According to the ASPCA, spaying helps to prevent harmful uterine infections and breast tumors in approximately 50% of dogs, and 90% of cats. Both males and females can avoid potentially fatal diseases if they undergo surgery as soon as they’re old enough.

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Benefits of Spaying and Neutering

It’s our responsibility to talk to pet owners about every aspect of their pet’s healthcare needs. We want you and your pet to live comfortably and happily together, and spay or neuter surgery goes a long way towards ensuring that. These routine surgeries will reduce and/or eliminate the following:

When to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

We typically recommend spay or neuter for dogs and cats when they are about 6 months. For some dogs, especially larger breeds, we recommend waiting until they are slightly older, but before they become reproductively mature. Older pets can undergo the surgery as well, but be aware that as your pet ages, their risk of having complications will increase. It is especially important that you have your female pet spayed as soon as possible when they’re of age. Heat cycles vary from one canine to the next, but they usually last about 2-4 weeks on average. For cats, the complete cycle lasts about 1-3 weeks.

The benefits of spay and neuter for dogs and cats far outweigh the disadvantages. Our knowledgeable veterinarians will provide you with all the advice you need to make a confident, informed decision about your loved one’s health and safety. To learn more about our pet spay and neuter services here in Groveport or to schedule a consultation, give us a call at (614) 836-3222 or use our online form.