Why Should I Neuter My Pet?

Neutering dogs and cats has long-term health benefits for them. Ask your veterinary surgeon to explain them to you. The most obvious and important benefit is population control and a reduction in the number of unplanned and unwanted litters.

Neutering is an important operation for your pet. The average cost is less than what you spend on fuel for your car in a week. The procedure requires:

• Time from the veterinary surgeon and the support team

• Surgical instruments and consumables

• General anaesthesia

• Suture materials

• Hospitalisation and post-operative care

When you compare the cost of feeding the mother and all the unwanted puppies and kittens, you will see that neutering is far more economical in the long run.

In female animals, neutering significantly reduces the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer, and in males, the risk of prostate disease.