It is highly recommended that male pets not designated for breeding be neutered. There are many health benefits to neutering your pet. It may also help reduce behavioral problems and the urge to roam.
Spaying your female pet is called an ovariohysterectomy. It eliminates “heat” cycles and unwanted bleeding as well as the desire to mate. In addition to preventing pregnancy, spaying can help protect your pet from uterine infections and other diseases. Spaying before her first “heat” cycle will greatly reduce her chances of developing breast cancer later. Spaying can be done before the first “heat” period. It is not necessary to wait for a first litter either.
