A Little Spay Goes A Long Way (Neutering Too!)

A Little Spay Goes A Long Way (Neutering Too!)

The truth about pet overpopulation is startling:

• 90% of pets that end up in a shelter are not spayed or neutered
• A fertile female cat can produce 3 litters in a year, while a dog can produce 2
• Cats can become pregnant as early as 4 months old; dogs at 6 months
• The cost of spaying or neutering is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for a year

In addition to helping prevent homeless pets, altering an animal will also eliminate unwanted behaviors like wandering and spraying. Health benefits include reducing the risk of uterine infections and some cancers. By the way: there’s no truth to the myth that a pet’s intelligence or ability to learn will be adversely affected by surgical sterilization.

At Crossroads Animal Hospital, we offer spay and neuter services at a competitive price, and all procedures include anesthesia, IV fluids and post-operative pain medication. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about the spay/neuter process, surgery, risks and health benefits. Just give us a call at (540) 317-3635.