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What You Need to Know About Spay and Neuter


Spay & Neuter Procedures

Spaying or neutering your pet is a vital part of keeping it healthy. There are many different benefits to these procedures. Spaying or neutering your pet is simple, safe, and effective. At University Parkway Animal Hospital in Jackson, TN, we provide spay and neuter procedures in addition to a variety of other veterinary services. Our veterinarian will answer any questions you have about spaying or neutering your pet.

What Are Spay and Neuter Procedures?

Spaying is the sterilization operation performed on female pets to remove their uterus and ovaries, while neutering is a sterilization procedure performed on male pets to remove their testicles. Deciding to neuter or spay your pet might be challenging at first, but when you understand the benefits, you will understand why these procedures are important for your pets.

How Are the Procedures Performed?

Spaying and neutering procedures are performed under anesthesia and take very little time. Spaying consumes ten to twenty minutes, while neutering takes ten to fifteen minutes or less. If you are concerned with the safety of the procedure, you can talk to our veterinarian. Before the process, our vet undertakes a comprehensive health check of your pet to ensure your animal is fit for the procedure.

What Are the Benefits of Spaying and Neutering?

It's important to speak with our veterinarian to determine when your pet should be spayed or neutered. Our vet typically advises that pets are spayed or neutered within the first year of their lives. Here are just some of the benefits of sterilizing your pets:

  • For health reasons: Spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer and pyometra. Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and mitigates the risk of prostate problems in male dogs.
  • Reduces breeding-related behavior: After neutering your pet, he will become a calmer companion than he used to be. The probability of your male pet wandering to look for females is minimized.
  • Controls population growth: Research indicates that the majority of cat pregnancies are unintended. Spay & neuter procedures also reduce the chances of your female dog getting pregnant.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Veterinarian in Jackson, TN 

If you have questions about spaying or neutering procedures, we can help. At University Parkway Animal Hospital in Jackson, TN, our vets will answer your questions and sterilize your pet to keep it healthy. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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Took my kitten there today (they are not closed, as the Facebook page says!), and loved it! Very kind, friendly staff who really give their time and attention to your pet! Highly recommend!

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