Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet

As a pet owner, it is important that your cat or dog receives the veterinary care he or she needs to stay happy and healthy. At Cedar Grove Animal Hospital in Mission and Maple Ridge, BC, we provide various services, including spaying and neutering, to improve your pet’s health and well-being. Before scheduling your appointment, learn more about these procedures below!

Prevent an Unwanted Litter

One of the biggest reasons to consider spaying or neutering your pet is to prevent kittens or puppies that you are unprepared to care for from being born. While these animals are adorable, pet care can be expensive and difficult. These pets are more likely to become homeless, and the population of homeless pets is already on the rise.

Extended Lifespan

Did you know that pets who have been spayed or neutered are more affectionate companions? Plus, animals that have been spayed or neutered are likely to live longer. This is because these pets are less likely to suffer from uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.

Prevent Behavioral Issues

You'll be able prevent behavioral issues when you spay or neuter your pet. A spayed dog or cat will not go into heat, which means that she will be less nervous and cry less often. She'll also stop attracting male animals to your home. Neutered males are less likely to try to escape your home to roam, and they also get into fewer fights with other animals. Neutered cats are also much less likely to spray your home.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

To learn more about spaying and neutering or to schedule your visit, contact Cedar Grove Animal Hospital in Mission and Maple Ridge, BC, at (604) 820-8552 today. We are happy to provide you with more information and set you up with an appointment. When you’re looking for a veterinarian near me, our team looks forward to helping you!