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Cat and Dog Neuter and Spay in Roanoke, VA:

A Healthier Start for Pets

Spaying and neutering dogs and cats has many benefits for your pet and the greater pet community of the Roanoke Valley. Without reproductive organs and the hormones that come with them, your pet leads a longer, happier and healthier life. The procedures reduce the risk of serious, deadly diseases and can help to modify your pet’s behavior to be calmer and more attentive to you. At our animal hospital, your pet is in the best of hands for this life-changing surgery.

Learn more by giving us a call at (540) 562-4596 or make an appointment online for your pet!

Why We Recommend Cat and Dog Neuter and Spay Surgeries

A cat and dog neuter or spay surgery is the recommended option for any new pet. It not only benefits your pet but helps the entire pet population. All too often, unwanted litters end up in shelters, and many shelters simply do not have the room for them. This leads to untimely euthanasia for far too many pets. Keeping your pet from reproducing actually helps save lives.

Benefits of a Spay or Neuter Surgery

Cat and dog neuter or spay surgery helps with your pet’s medical and behavioral wellbeing. By removing their reproductive organs, cancers and diseases associated with the reproductive system are greatly reduced and even eliminated. Meanwhile, dangerous behaviors are subdued as well. For instance, your pet will be less inclined to roam and find a mate. This keeps them from escaping and being put into dangerous situations near the road or in altercations with wildlife.

Other benefits include:

  • Males are less likely to develop prostate problems.
  • Females are less likely to develop mammary gland tumors.
  • Males have no risk of testicular cancer.
  • Females have no risk of uterine or ovarian cancers.
  • Females have no risk of pyometra, a serious uterine infection.
  • Both males and females are less likely to exhibit urine spraying behavior.
  • Females can avoid messy and often frustrating heat cycles.
  • Males have reduced aggression and mounting behavior.

When to Schedule Your Cat and Dog’s Neuter or Spay Surgery

Generally, the timeline for a spay or neuter surgery is at about 6 months of age. However, factors such as your pet’s breed, size and species all play a role in determining the best time for a spay or neuter surgery. If you have any questions or wish to discuss your pet’s options further, please call us at (540) 562-4596 or make an appointment online!