Health Benefits

• Reduces Breast Cancer Risk: 

  For female dogs and cats, spaying significantly reduces the risk of mammary (breast) cancer. 

• Longer, Healthier Lives: 

  Spayed and neutered pets generally live longer, healthier lives due to the reduced risk of these life-threatening diseases. 

• Prevents Cancers and Infections: 

  Spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers and pyometra (a dangerous uterine infection) in female pets. Neutering prevents testicular cancer and reduces the risk of prostate problems in male pets. 

Behavioral Benefits

• Reduces Nuisance Behaviors: 

  Neutering decreases a male pet's desire to roam in search of a mate, lessening their chances of getting into fights or accidents. It can also reduce urine-marking behavior in cats. 

• Alleviates "Heat" Stress: 

  Spaying prevents the messy and sometimes stressful heat cycles that female pets go through, eliminating related vocalization and nervous behavior. 

• Better Behavior: 

  Spayed and neutered pets are often less aggressive and better behaved, leading to a more peaceful home environment. 

Community Benefits

• Controls Pet Overpopulation: 

  Spaying and neutering are the most effective ways to combat the surplus of homeless animals in shelters and communities. 

• Reduces Animal Shelter Strain: 

  With fewer unwanted litters, shelters are less overwhelmed, allowing for more resources to be allocated to animals in need. 

• Saves You Money: 

  The cost of a spay or neuter procedure is significantly less than the expenses associated with treating reproductive diseases, dealing with a new litter, or providing long-term care for a homeless animal.