Benefits of Spay and Neuter With Our North Austin Veterinarian

When you get a new pet, one of the first decisions you must make is whether to spay or neuter your pet. Our North Austin veterinarian recommends you do so for many reasons.

Benefits of Spay and Neuter

For both dogs and cats, spay protects your female pet from uterine and breast cancers, which can be fatal 90 percent of the time in cats and 50 percent of the time in dogs. 

Spaying your female pet also avoids the heat cycle, during which female pets vocalize and urinate in the home as they advertise their availability to males. 

Neutering of male cats and dogs also has health benefits. Male pets will experience fewer prostate problems and will not develop testicular cancer. Neutering can also positively affect male pet behavior by reducing aggression and mounting behaviors. 

For all animals, spay and neuter surgery is far more cost effective than paying for the cost of a litter. Plus, spay and neuter is the ethical option for pet owners who wish to do their part in curbing animal overpopulation. Unwanted animals may be euthanized at shelters or pose a health risk to humans and domestic pets if they are feral. 

The benefits of spay and neuter are high, as long as the process is performed at the right time and by a qualified vet professional. Our veterinarian in North Austin routinely performs this procedure using the safest methods, and even offers a special. If you make your spay or neuter appointment on a Monday, we will take 20 percent off the cost of the procedure! 

Make an Appointment for Spay or Neuter in North Austin 

Would you like to have a spay or neuter performed by our North Austin vet? We require that puppies and kitties be eight weeks of age or older. For cats, we strongly urge you to complete the spay process prior to five months of age to avoid an accidental pregnancy. 

Make an appointment with our veterinarian by completing the form on our website or calling us at (512) 721-0016.