What is the difference between spayed and neutered?
Spaying and neutering limits pet overpopulation. Spaying your female pet prevents heat cycles and eliminates yowling, crying, erratic behavior, and bloody vaginal discharge. Neutering your male pet reduces inappropriate behaviors, such as roaming to find a mate, marking inside your home, and fighting with other males.
What is best age to neuter a dog?
six to nine months
When to Neuter The traditional age for neutering is six to nine months. However, puppies as young as eight weeks can be neutered as long as there aren’t other health problems. An adult dog can be neutered at any time but there is a larger risk of complications.
Is fixing a dog cruel?
MYTH: Spaying and neutering is unhealthy for pets. FACT: Just the opposite! Neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50% of dogs and 90% of cats.
Is it immoral to neuter a dog?
Indeed, after reviewing dozens of research articles on de-sexing pets, a research team headed by Clare Palmer of Texas A&M University wrote (here), “Our overall conclusion is that routine neutering of companion animals, and notably male dogs, is not morally justified.” Ouch.
What is the petfix community?
The Petfix Community is a place to chat, make new friends with like minded pet owners and enter competitions. The ideal place to share pics, pick up tips, and chat to people who love their pets just as much as you do. My fussy Chihuahua’s love the new food brand!
How much does it cost to get a dog fixed at petfix?
and prevent unplanned litters today! PetFix surgery fees range from $45 to $105. Call for an appointment (216) 732-7040. Or schedule online, here. PetFix is conveniently located just 12 minutes from downtown Cleveland off of I-90/Rt. 2 on E. 222nd Street.
Do you need an appointment for feral cat surgery at petfix?
Feral cats need to arrive at the clinic in a humane trap between 7:45am – 8:30am, Monday – Thursday. No appointment is required for feral cat surgery. PetFix does not offer wellness or vaccine-only appointments; we offer vaccines only on the day of surgery.
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