One of the decisions a pet parent makes is having their pet spayed or neutered. It is an important decision. An animal hospital that offers sterilization services is a good choice, so you have all the services needed to ensure your pet receives the best care. At Greystone Animal Hospital in Burnaby, BC, we have a fully equipped hospital with surgical services and diagnostic center to ensure your pet's well-being.
About Spaying and Neutering
When to spay or neuter depends on the pet's age, breed, and health status. While having the procedure done before an early age is usually recommended by the veterinarian, the timeframe is not the same for all animals. When you schedule an appointment with our vet, a plan for when the procedure is viable is determined and the vet will run diagnostics testing to ensure your pet is healthy for the surgery.
Reasons for Spaying and Neutering
There are many good reasons to have your pet spayed or neutered that benefit your pet and community.
Helping Control the Pet Population - One of the most talked about issues is the number of unwanted pets with no homes and overcrowded shelters. Even if your pet stays indoors, there is always the possibility they may escape while they are in heat and find one of those roving pets to mate with. Having your pet spayed or neutered eliminates the chances of an unwanted pregnancy.
Marking Behavior - When females are experiencing the heat cycle, their behavior changes. They mark their territory to attract a male. Males also mark their territory, which can be the floor, walls, furniture, etc.
Roving - Outdoor pets are prone to wonder. This is an especially strong urge for males when they pick up the scent of nearby females in heat. Females will mark outdoor areas to attract males. Indoor females will make every attempt to get out of the house to find a mate.
Noise - Female felines are very vocal during the heat cycle. The meowing can take place morning, noon, and night. If you have a male cat, the female will "talk" to him to get his attention.
Health Benefit - Neutering helps prevent issues with the prostate and testicular tumors. Spaying helps females by reducing the risk of breast cancer and preventing uterine infections.
Contact Our Animal Hospital in BC
For information about spaying or neutering near you, contact our Burnaby, BC, team at Greystone Animal Hospital. Our vet can answer any questions or concerns about what is involved with the procedure and what you can expect in quality care from our veterinarian when scheduling the procedure with our hospital. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
