The Benefits of Spay & Neuter Services

At the Medford Veterinary Outpatient Treatment Center, our veterinarian wants to spread understanding about the many good reasons to spay and neuter your pets. 

Many pet owners hesitate to spay or neuter their animals because they don’t see a personal need. But the facts regarding spay and neuter services and the accompanying benefits make this option the smart and humane choice. Spay and neuter services are a cost-effective way to enhance your pet’s health, lifespan, and good behavior. Plus, it’s a responsible way to support the end of animal euthanasia due to overpopulation. 

Desirable Behavioral Changes

Your female pet will no longer experience heat. She, and you, avoid the mess, whining, and yowling that accompanies heat every three weeks. 

Moreover, your male animal companion is less likely to escape the house to go roaming, which puts him in danger. Neutered males are also often less aggressive and more well-behaved. Additionally, their habit of marking their territory is lessened, if not eliminated. 

Health Benefits of Spay and Neuter Surgery

Spaying your female dog or cat before her first heat cycle minimizes certain health concerns, like cancers of the reproductive system. For male dogs and cats, being neutered can reduce their chances of developing cancer too.

Studies show that, on average, pets who have been spayed and neutered live longer than those who have not. That’s likely a combination of the health and behavioral benefits these procedures provide. 

Help Keep Your Pet Healthy by Scheduling a Spay and Neuter Surgery Appointment

Help your beloved dog or cat live a long, healthy, happy life. Call Veterinary Outpatient Treatment Center in Medford, New York, at 631-730-6929 to schedule spay and neuter services for your furry companion.