WHY SPAYING OR NEUTER YOUR SPECIAL PET
Medical Benefits
Spaying and neutering, in addition to controlling the pet population, has many medical benefits:
- The average lifespan of a spayed or neutered pet is 40% longer than an unaltered one
- Un-spayed females may develop breast cancer or uterine infections by 8-10 years of age
- Spaying a female before first heat almost eliminates her chance of developing breast cancer
Problems for Owners of Intact Pets Problems associated with intact pets
1) Un-spayed female cats are in heat frequently, which is noisy and troublesome.
2) Un-spayed female dogs experience messy heat cycles two to three times a year.
3) Un-neutered male cats tend to mark their territory by spraying urine.
4) Un-neutered male dogs are at risk of testicular tumors, prostate disease, & peri-anal tumors.
5) Intact pets tend to be territorial and wander, leading to automobile injuries, fight wounds, and exposure to contagious disease. Neutering can help control or eliminate associated behavioral problems such as aggressiveness, urinating in the house, and running away from home.
The Solution:
Spay or Neuter
Spaying or neutering your pet is a safe, routine procedure, generally performed at 6 months of age. Prior to surgery, all pets will receive a pre-anesthetic physical exam. We strongly recommend pre surgical blood screening, which helps us detect many potential problems and increases anesthetic safety for your pet. For dogs over 10kg, laparoscopic or keyhole surgery at our Duhail branch is an option.
We also strongly recommend postoperative pain medication, ensuring a comfortable, speedy recovery for your pet. The surgical procedure is performed under general anesthesia, so your pet sleeps painlessly throughout.
When Your Pet Has Surgery
These surgical procedures can be scheduled Sunday – Saturday. Here are some points to remember:
- Please call 24 hours in advance to make your appointment.
- Plan to drop your pet off at the hospital between 8.00 and 9:00 AM .
- Withhold food and water for 8 hours prior to surgery.
We strongly recommend that pets go home with pain medications to be given for several days following surgery and some may also receive antibiotics. The doctor will make these decisions and advise you upon discharge.
REMEMBER: Spaying or neutering your pet will help it to lead a healthier, happier, longer life and you will have done your part to reduce the pet overpopulation problem!
