The benefits of spaying and neutering are even more important for your pet’s health. Read more about why on our blog.

The Health Benefits of Spaying and Neutering

While it is widely known that spaying and neutering your pets is important, there are many people who still do not understand this procedure and its benefits. The confusion is understandable, but unfortunately, it can lead to serious issues down the line.

In order to help you understand all of the positive benefits that happen when you spay and neuter your pets, we have written this little post. We will be highlighting direct benefits that you can expect for your pet after a trip to the spay and neuter clinic.

• Less apt to roam

Every pet owner knows the fear when your cat or dog gets out of the house unrestricted. After all, 2 million dogs and 5.4 million cats are thought to be killed on the road each year in the United States.

But few people know that properly spaying or neutering their pet can help to reduce their urge to roam, meaning that if your pet does try an escape act, they will likely stay within a short distance. As a result, it’s much more likely that you will discover them before anything bad can happen.

• Lower Cancer Risk

Few people realize that sterilizing their pet can greatly reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. In female pets, there is a smaller risk of mammary gland tumors and ovarian and uterine cancers, especially if you have her spayed before her first heat cycle as SoayUSA.org recommends. For male pets, you no longer have to worry about testicular cancer, and additionally, prostate cancer becomes less likely.

• Longer Life

The end result of having your animals sterilized is that they will live longer, healthier lives. In fact, it can add one to three years to the life expectancy of your dog and between three and five for your cat.

That means you and your loved ones have more time to bond and enjoy the company of your animal companion. And what could be more important?

There are many good reasons to spay and neuter your pets. Not only does it help maintain and improve your animal’s health, but it also helps to combat the overpopulation of cats and dogs in the United States.