What do “spay” and “neuter” mean?
Female dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases, the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia. Question #2: Why should I spay or neuter my pet? Spaying/neutering is the only way to eliminate pet overpopulation! Plus, it’s good for you, your pet and the community! More info on Pyometra and Mammary cancer. Question #3: How is spaying/neutering good for the pet and the pet owner? Spaying/neutering can lower vet bills! Fixed pets are less prone to a variety of diseases. Spayed females have a lower risk of breast cancer (90% fatal in cats and 50% fatal in dogs) and life-threatening uterine infections. Neutered males have no risk of testicular disease and a lower risk of prostate diseases. Plus, the cost to have your pet spayed or neutered at All About Animals’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic is a lot less then the cost to have and care for a litter or litters. Spaying/neutering
