What You Need to Know about Spay & Neuter Surgery 

Spay and neuter surgery isn't required by law, but highly recommended by many veterinarians to avoid unwanted pet litters. If you’re a new pet owner, you may be unfamiliar with this treatment. The following facts can help clear up any misunderstandings you may have about these procedures. A Trumbull, CT, veterinarian can safely spay or neuter your pet at Trumbull Animal Hospital.

What You Should Know about Spay and Neuter Surgery

Spay and neuter surgery offers a quick, safe, and effective means of sterilizing your pet to prevent “surprise” pregnancies. Fixing your pet helps control the population of stray dogs and cats on the street and in animal shelters, which are often overcrowded.

There are also health and behavioral benefits to fixing your pet. Your female pet won’t go into heat and will be less likely to urinate indoors or howl during the night. Your male pet won’t have the desire to roam in search of a mate. There’s also less risk of your pooch escaping and engaging in fights with other dogs or getting run over by a car and requiring the services of an emergency vet. Neutering your male dog can also minimize aggressive behavior.

Healthwise, fixed pets are less likely to develop reproductive cancers which can shorten their lifespan.

When Should I Have My Pet Fixed?

For optimal health benefits, it’s generally best to spay your female cat before her first heat. For other pets, it generally should be done when they are younger. Ask a veterinarian on our veterinary team if your pet is a good candidate for spay and neuter or when he or she will be.

Get Spay and Neuter Surgery from a Veterinarian on Our Veterinary Team

From spay and neuter surgery to emergency vet care and everything in between, contact us at Trumbull Animal Hospital in Trumbull, CT, at (203) 268-6231 for all your pet care needs.