What is the best age to spay/neuter my pet?
We strongly believe that an important part of responsible pet ownership is spaying or neutering your animal at an appropriate age. The Humane Society of America conservatively estimates that over 3 million dogs and cats are euthanized every year because there are simply not enough homes for them. And while not adding to the surplus animal population is a compelling reason for spaying and neutering, many people would be surprised to know that the procedure can actually be beneficial for the health of their pet. FOR CATS: Eliminates multiple stray cat contacts, thus reducing potential disease transmission. Virtually eliminates intermale fighting, which is a major source of cat bite abscesses, as well as infection with feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Intact male cats as young as 6 months can start marking their territory ( your couch, your carpet ) with urine. The smell is quite unpleasant and almost impossible to get rid of. FOR DOGS: Spaying a dog before her first heat cycle will almos
