— learn the reasons to spay or neuter your pet including a longer, healthier life in addition to prevention against pet overpopulation. Fixing your pet is the most effective and humane way to reduce pet overpopulation and save more animals’ lives. It is also a great way to keep your pet healthy and happy! To learn about what to consider when determining when to spay or neuter your pet and what the pros and cons are to sterilizing animals at different ages, we talked with dr. Graham brayshaw, dvm, director of veterinary medicine at animal humane society. Spaying or neutering your pet early helps reduce pet overpopulation and provides a number of health benefits. To be eligible for spay/neuter surgery, kittens must be at least 2 pounds or 8 weeks of age. Dogs must be between 10 weeks and 7 years of age. — deciding when is best to spay/neuter your pet is a decision to be made for each pet owner with the help of their veterinarian. The points covered are just a few of the factors to consider when making the choice. By spaying or neutering your pet, you can help protect them against certain illnesses, perhaps address certain unwanted behaviors and save money. Whether you’ve just adopted a new pet or have had your companion for years, it’s never too late to make this responsible decision. Neutering your pet does not take away its natural tendencies that come more from instinct, genetics and environment rather than hormones. It diminishes bad behavior. When your pet is spayed or neutered it is less likely to “mark its territory” in an effort to attract the opposite sex. By spaying or neutering your pet, you save the cost of caring for future litters and reduce the likelihood of your pet needing veterinary treatment for injuries occurring when roaming or fighting.
