One of the most important steps you can take to protect the health of your newly adopted pet is neutering. This procedure, conducted on male dogs and cats, removes the testicles and prevents them from impregnating another animal. The caring veterinarians at all of our locations servicing Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania, have performed countless neutering and spaying procedures, and know the importance of this process. 

3 Reasons Pet Neutering Is Essential 

1. Provides Major Health Benefits

Testicular cancer is caused by the amount of testosterone in the testicles. Neutering helps to eliminate this risk by removing the testicles from your pet. It also helps to reduce the chances of developing other diseases such as cysts, prostatic enlargement, and abscesses.

2. Reduces Pet Overpopulation

Neutering your dog or cat also helps to prevent them from impregnating other animals and contributing to overpopulation. In fact, a few million pets are euthanized each year due to the lack of homes. This is preventable by reducing the number of strays left on the street.

3. Avoids Unwanted Behavior

Male dogs that aren’t neutered can have many behavioral issues, especially when they smell a female dog in heat. This can bring out acts of aggression or the attempt to mount other dogs. Cats that aren’t neutered are more likely to spray their urine throughout the home as a way to mark their territory. Neutering at an early age can help prevent all of these unwanted behaviors.

Pet neutering can help your dog or cat live a longer, healthier life. If you’re looking to schedule this or another veterinary service at any of our six convenient locations below for the best Veterinary Care! The animal experts are committed to keeping your pets happy and healthy.

Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center in Akron, OH – (330) 896-1700

Stonewall Veterinary Hospital in Garrettsville, OH – (330) 527-4400

Countryside Animal Hospital in Kinsman, OH – (330) 876-5555

Middlefield Veterinary Clinic in Middlefield, OH – (440) 632-9181

All Creatures Animal Hospital in Warren, OH – (330) 847-7205

Jamestown Veterinary Clinic in Jamestown, PA – (724) 932-3865