{"id":453,"date":"2022-04-07T16:28:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T20:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=453"},"modified":"2022-04-07T16:28:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T20:28:19","slug":"the-benefits-of-spaying-or-neutering-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-spaying-or-neutering-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most pet owners know that True Care Veterinary Hospital<\/a> recommends spaying or neutering your pet. Do you, though, as your pet\u2019s advocate, understand why? The practice is not a new one, and there are actually quite a few benefits for both you and your four-legged friend in doing so. Read on to understand all the reasons that our veterinarians<\/a> recommend spaying or neutering your pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Act of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t in the medical world, you may not understand what spaying or neutering your pet really means. A basic explanation seems like a great place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaying or neutering is the act of surgically removing a pet\u2019s reproductive organs, which ultimately results in sterilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For males, both testicles are typically removed through a single external incision on the underside, usually between the base of the penis and the scrotal sac. When female pets are spayed, an incision is typically made into the abdomen. The uterus and ovaries are then both retrieved and excised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most pets should be spayed or neutered unless they are actively enrolled in our breeding care services<\/a>. Typically this surgery is done by around six months of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Hear it For the Boys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a male dog or cat, there are certainly some compelling reasons for neutering. Some benefits of going forward with the big snip include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n