Spay and Neuter

Pet owners are responsible for keeping their pets healthy and happy. Part of this includes spaying or neutering your pet. These procedures are important and keep pets healthy by preventing dangerous illnesses. At Dallas Highway Animal Hospital in Powder Springs, GA, we offer spaying and neutering and will answer any questions you have about the procedures.

Spay and Neuter

What Are Spaying and Neutering?

Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures that sterilize pets. Female pets are spayed to remove the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries. Male pets are neutered to remove the testes. These procedures are common and quick. Your pet will undergo anesthesia and feel no pain during the procedure. It may need a few days to recover and may need to wear a cone after the surgery.

Benefits of Spaying and Neutering

Spaying or neutering your pet has many health benefits. These procedures decrease cancer risk both in a female pet’s breast and a male pet’s testicles. When male pets get neutered early in life, it can prevent their prostate glands from forming, helping to keep your pet from developing an enlarged prostate. Male pets are also known to be less aggressive after being neutered, and a less aggressive pet is less likely to wander away from home and less likely to be a car accident victim.

Female pets have seen a dramatic increase in their life spans after being spayed while young. Spaying eliminates the risk of cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer. Spaying increases prevention in breast infections as well as tumors. Tumors and infections have significant adverse effects on a pets’ life. Spayed female pets also won’t go into heat and experience the symptoms this comes with.

Spaying and neutering can reduce unwanted behaviors in your cat or dog as well. Additionally, since spayed or neutered pets cannot reproduce, these procedures eliminate the risk of unwanted pregnancies, which increase the stray pet population.

We know that surgery for your cat or dog can be stressful. However, spaying and neutering are routine procedures with minimal risks. The procedures are important in keeping your pet healthy and safe.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Veterinarian in Powder Springs, GA

We know that pet surgery is scary, but we are here to help. At Dallas Highway Animal Hospital, we provide spaying and neutering to keep your pet healthy. Instead of searching for a ‘veterinarian near me’, visit our animal hospital. We will determine when your pet should be spayed or neutered. Our team will walk you through the procedure and answer any questions you have. Our veterinarian in Powder Springs, GA will ensure that your pet stays healthy and happy for years to come. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more.