What is a neuter?
The neuter procedure will prevent your male dog or cat from impregnating a female dog or cat. Intact male animals have a tendency to roam looking for a female in heat and are more likely to be hit by cars or get into trouble. They may also display more aggressive and dominant behavior due to the hormones their bodies produce. The neuter surgery involves complete removal of both testicles. If both testicles are in the scrotum, it is not necessary to enter the abdomen. These animals need pain control during the surgery and for a short time afterwards. We recommend neutering all male animals that are not being bred by an experienced breeder. Every year hundreds of thousands of animals are euthanized in shelters because there are not enough good homes available. You can do your part to lower this number by preventing your male animal from producing more litters.
