Spaying or neutering your pet is an important part of preventative care. These procedures are routine and have many benefits for your pet. At Danforth Animal Hospital, our veterinary team provides spaying and neutering and will answer all your questions about the procedures. We serve Guthrie, Edmond, and Oklahoma City, OK.
What Are Spaying and Neutering?
These procedures stop your pets from reproducing. Spaying removes the ovaries in a female pet. Neutering removes the testicles from a male pet. These procedures are simple and done under general anesthesia.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
Spaying and neutering help keep the pet population under control to reduce stray animals from either being euthanized or placed in shelters. These procedures also have health benefits for your pet. Neutered and spayed pets are less likely to develop serious health problems, such as testicular or mammary cancer. In addition, neutered and spayed pets are less likely to stray from home looking for a mate. These procedures can also reduce unwanted behaviors in your pet.
When to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
It's better to spay or neuter your pet at a younger age, ideally six months or less. Our veterinary team will determine when your pet should have the procedure. Several factors, such as size or breed, can affect the timing of spaying and neutering.
Risks of Spaying and Neutering
Spaying and neutering are common procedures. Your pet needs to be in good overall health and have an exam before the surgery. After surgery, your pet will need a couple weeks for the incision to heal.
Visit Our Veterinary Team for Spaying and Neutering
Spaying and neutering are important in keeping pets healthy. Our team at Danforth Animal Hospital is here to answer your questions about spaying and neutering. We also provide post-surgery care. Our veterinary team serves Guthrie, Edmond, and Oklahoma City, OK. Call us today to schedule an appointment.