They eat off our plates, sleep in our beds, and shower us with unconditional love. Pets are the lights of our lives, but unfortunately, there are innumerable animals out on the streets and in shelters who long for a forever family and a place to call home. 

Animal overpopulation is a major problem in our country, and overburdened humane societies simply can’t find enough adoptive homes to keep up with the onslaught of homeless dogs and cats. As a result, millions of pets are euthanized every year. Luckily you can play an active part in reducing this problem for future generations by always having your pets spayed and neutered at an animal hospital.

Liberty Veterinary Hospital is proud to provide these services, and they participate in local adoption services as well. By remaining vigilant with spaying and neutering and embracing an “adopt, don’t shop” mentality, we all can decrease the overpopulation problem together.

Sterilization, known as spaying for female animals and neutering for males, is a routine pet surgery that eliminates an animal’s reproductive capacity. In addition to ensuring that your pet will not reproduce, these surgeries cut down on undesirable behaviors, such as territory marking, roaming, and aggression.

While you’re thinking about spaying or neutering your pet, here’s another great benefit of this pet surgery to consider: During this procedure while your pet is anesthetized, the vet can easily insert a microchip, a permanent form of pet identification that can help you reconnect with your furry friend if your pet goes missing. This painless process involves a quick injection. The microchip is about the size of a single grain of rice. The identification chip will last a lifetime and ensure the best possible chance of finding your beloved pet if it ever gets lost.

For all you need to keep your pet happy and healthy, from animal vaccines to boarding services, visit Liberty Veterinary Hospital. To learn more, call them at (513) 755-9700, or visit their website.