Spay and Neutering for Pets

One of the main reasons why spaying and neutering is so important is because it helps prevent unwanted breeding and overpopulation. This will help animal shelters and rescue groups who are already overwhelmed with helping abandoned and neglected furry friends in need.

Aside from living longer lives, pets who have been fixed are also less likely to develop uterine, testicular and other forms of cancer, as well as other infections and diseases. Pets who have been spayed or neutered are also less likely to develop aggressive or disruptive behaviours when they reach adulthood such as spraying, roaming and biting.

Although these procedures can be performed well into adult-age, ideally, pets should undergo them before they reach sexual maturity at around 5-months-of-age. During a consultation here at Edgemont Veterinary Clinic, our team will be able to assess if your furry friend is ready to undergo the procedure. Some patients, particularly cats, can be spayed or neutered as early as 8-weeks-old.

Like with all surgical procedures, there is some risk involved with fixing your furry friend. That being said, these are routine treatments and adverse effects are truly rare. Pain, bleeding and infection at the incision site are some of the negative effects that may occur, although these hardly occur and are far in between.