Spaying or neutering your pets prevents more unwanted animals from being born. Around the world, the overpopulation of pets is a problem in many areas. When a veterinarian spays a female animal, its reproductive organs are surgically removed at a veterinary clinic so it cannot get pregnant. When the veterinarian neuters a male animal, they remove the testicles so that it can no longer impregnate any female animals. There are numerous benefits to spaying or neutering your pets, and below are a few.

Why You Should Get Your Pets Fixed

1. Reduce Stray Population

Millions of homeless animals enter shelters each year in America. Half of them are adopted while the other half face euthanasia. Getting your pets fixed helps reduce the number of stray pets that are put down in shelters each year. Having your pets spayed or neutered is not cruel; it can save many pets' lives. Talk to your veterinary clinic about when you should get your pets fixed.

2. Increase Your Pet's Lifespan

When owners don’t fix their pets, the furry friends tend to roam and look for a mate. Because they are out and about, the risks increase that they will fight with other animals, get hit by cars, or be involved in separate accidents. Unaltered pets also have a higher risk of some cancers and other diseases. Spayed female pets are less likely to develop uterine infections, uterine cancer, breast tumors, and other conditions. Neutered male pets are less like to get testicular cancer and prostate issues.

3. Improve Your Pet's Behavior

When female animals go into heat, they scream and yowl, and urinate all over your house. Unaltered males will try to escape your home, mount everything in sight, mark their territory, and can be aggressive. By having your pets spayed or neutered, you will curb a little of their bad behavior, though this is not guaranteed. A veterinary clinic will let you know when is the best age to get your pets fixed.

If you are looking for a compassionate, qualified veterinary clinic to spay or neuter your pet, contact Buffalo Trace Veterinary Services in Versailles, KY. They provide affordable wellness exams, preventative care, surgical procedures, and other services for pets throughout Woodford County. Call (859) 879-3582 to set an appointment or visit them online to learn more about their pet care services.