Spay & Neuter
Every year thousands of stray and unwanted animals are euthanized in shelters across the United States. Even if you keep a close watch on your pet, accidents happen, and unexpected offspring means more animals that won’t be given the chance at full, happy lives. Spaying and neutering can help end this cycle, and both procedures can have health benefits for pets.
Spaying and Neutering in Redford Charter Twp, MI
Spaying
Spaying is a common surgical procedure performed on female cats and dogs. The process is called an ovariohysterectomy and involves removing the patient’s uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, rendering the animal incapable of reproduction. Ford Caputo Veterinary Hospital veterinarians recommend spaying your pet at 6 months, depending on your pet’s breed and ideally before the pet’s first heat.
Benefits:
- Prevents unwanted pregnancies
- Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine tumors
- Remove the possibility of uterine infections
- Decrease roaming and marking
What to expect after surgery:
Spaying is a major surgery requiring 7-10 days of recovery time. Recovery may also include pain medication and lethargy is common for the first couple of days following the procedure. It’s extremely important that you monitor your pet to prevent the animal from licking or biting the incision to reduce the risk of infection.
Neutering
Neutering is performed on male cats and dogs. This process castrates the animal, removing their testicles and making them unable to impregnate females. Neutering is advised when your pet is around 6 months old but can be performed on older animals as well.
Benefits:
- Placates the animal, reducing aggressive behavior and decreasing dominant tendencies
- Reduces roaming and spraying (territory marking)
- Eliminates the risk of testicular and prostate tumors
What to expect after surgery:
Although less invasive than spaying, neutering is still a major medical procedure that requires some recovery time. Recovery may also include pain medication and lethargy is common for the first couple of days following the procedure. It’s extremely important that you monitor your pet to prevent the animal from licking or biting the incision to reduce the risk of infection.
Contact Ford Caputo Veterinary Hospital
To learn more about spaying and neutering, or to Make An Appointment, contact us at 313-562-8810.
