Spaying and Neutering Dogs

Overview and Facts

Overview

• Benefits of Neutering Male Dogs
Neutering a male dog can sometimes be a difficult decision for many pet owners. Without a doubt, neutering male dogs causes a drastic drop in testosterone levels, and some pet owners feel that the quality of their dog’s life is affected as a result.

Read More ›

Facts

• Benefits of Spaying Pets
Spaying is the term commonly used for an "ovariohysterectomy", the surgical removal of the entire reproductive system including the uterus and ovaries of a female dog or cat.

Read More ›

Need to Know

Choosing a Program

• Should we let our dog or cat have a litter before spaying?
This is a question that veterinarians are asked frequently. Many pet owners think that it is beneficial to allow their pet to have a litter before spaying or neutering is scheduled. A litter is a set of babies or offspring born together.

Read More ›

Helpful Tips

• Will my dog have heat cycles for all of her life?
A female dog will have heat cycles for most of her lifespan. As she ages, the fertility drops off, and by 9 or 10 years of age for most breeds, litter size and reproductive efficiency has dropped considerably.

Read More ›