The Importance of Spaying Your Cat or Dog
Why spaying matters for your pet's long-term health and comfort.
Reason 1
Pyometra
Female dogs and cats don't go through menopause — they continue to cycle throughout their lives, and the chance of uterine infection rises as their immune system ages.
Pyometra can be a life-threatening illness and often requires emergency surgery.
Reason 2
Mammary tumors
The risk of mammary cancer increases with each heat cycle your pet goes through. Spaying before those cycles accumulate is one of the most effective ways to reduce that risk.
Reason 3
Ovarian and uterine disease
Both dogs and cats can develop ovarian and uterine tumors, along with other reproductive disease. Spaying removes the organs where these develop.
Reason 4
Unplanned pregnancy
Leaving your pet intact can lead to accidental litters, along with the possibility of pregnancy or delivery complications that need urgent care.
Reason 5
Heat cycles and stress
Heat cycles bring bleeding, vocalizing, restlessness, roaming, and unwanted attention from male animals — stressful for your pet and disruptive for your household.
Earlier is often better
Spaying sooner can mean a smoother recovery and helps reduce the chance of reproductive disease before it starts. Healing tends to be more rapid in younger patients.
That said, the ideal timing depends on your pet's breed and expected adult size. Let's talk through what makes sense for your pet specifically.
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We'll walk you through the procedure, what recovery looks like, and the costs involved before anything is booked.