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Spay and Neuter

Spay and Neuter At Trinity Pet Hospital

When you first adopt a pet, there are a few things that you will need to do. If the pet is still a baby, you will need to take make an appointment with the veterinarian for the first shots and a checkup at our Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA. You will also need to start thinking about having the pet spayed or neutered, depending on the sex of your pet.

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What Are Spay and Neuter?

Spaying and neutering are when the vet removes the pet's reproductive organs surgically. Female animals are spayed, and after the surgery, you don't need to worry about her getting pregnant. Males pets get neutered, and after the surgery, they cannot get other animals pregnant. Spaying and neutering are important to help control the pet population.

Benefits Of Spaying or Neutering

There are many benefits of spaying or neutering your pets other than preventing reproduction. The benefits of spaying your female pet include:

  • Longer Life: Spaying prevents uterine infections and breast cancer in female animals.
  • She Won't Go Into Heat: Female animals go into heat often. When she is in heat, she will urinate in places she shouldn't, and she will often yowl or yelp hoping to attract male animals. Spaying your pet will prevent her from going into heat.
  • She Won't Have a Period: If a female dog is not spayed, she will have her period typically every four months. This means that she will leave blood spots all over the house. Spaying will stop her periods completely.

The benefits of neutering your pet include:

  • Prevent Testicular Cancer: Neutering a male pet will prevent testicular cancer, which is often fatal.
  • He Won't Try to Escape: A male pet that is not neutered will often do whatever it takes to find a female counterpart. This includes escaping from the house and even digging under fences to get out. This can result in the animal getting lost or seriously injured.
  • He Will Be Better Behaved: When a male animal is not neutered, he will often mark his territory with urine. He can also become aggressive. When the pet is neutered, these won't be issues, and he will be better behaved.

Many people choose not to spay or neuter their pets because they believe it will make the animal overweight. This is just a myth. As long as you feed your pet a sensible diet and you make sure that the animal gets plenty of exercises, it will remain fit and trim.

When Should You Get Your Pet Spayed or Neutered?

If you have a dog, the typical age for spaying or neutering is between six and nine months. However, most vets will perform the surgery on dogs as young as eight weeks old as long as they are healthy.

If you have a cat, the vet will perform the surgery as young as eight weeks old. If your dog or cat is over seven years old, they are considered seniors. There are many surgical risks for senior pets; therefore, the vet won't perform the procedure if the animal is too old.

Contact  Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA!

When you adopt a pet, you should make an appointment at Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills for their first shots and to start discussing spaying and neutering. Not only is it the best thing for your pet, but it will also make your life easier as well.  Spay & neuter is the responsible thing to do. Call today at 949-768-1314.

Location and Hours

24861 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Monday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday  

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday  

Closed

Trinity Pet Hospital

Address

24861 Alicia Pkwy,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653