Spay and Neuter Facts
Animal shelters throughout the Valley are overcrowded with thousands of unwanted dogs and cats. Stop accidental and unwanted pregnancies from ever occurring- SPAY & NEUTER!
Listed below are many benefits to spaying/neutering your pets.
- Spaying/neutering reduces certain unfavorable behavior issues that can be found in your four-legged friend.
- Neutered males can have a lower tendency for marking behaviors, aggression, and escaping attempts.
- Spayed females will no longer go into heat which is a time when they can constantly whine and whimper, show aggression or act nervous.
- Having your pet fixed can also help him/her live a longer healthier life. Spaying/neutering can prevent many medical conditions that can be very costly to resolve.
- Spayed females have a decreased risk for mammary tumors and are no longer prone to uterine infections, and tumors of the ovaries or uterus.
- Neutered males have a significantly decreased chance for prostate enlargement, prostate tumors and infections, and perineal hernias.
Looking to have your pet spayed or neutered?
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