Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Health Benefits to Spaying and Neutering


Dr. Jennifer McCall, Medial Director

Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic


Did you know both spaying and neutering are safe and permanent surgeries? According to Dr. Jennifer McCall, Medial Director for the Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic ”spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives and can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat. It is recommended that they have surgery around 4 months of age, possibly as early as 2 months of age. Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.”

“Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle. Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease. Spaying and neutering makes pet’s better, more affectionate companions” adds McCall.

To learn more about the benefit of spaying and neutering visit the clinic’s website at http://www.mbmspaynetuerclinic.org/. Also, to schedule an appointment or to support the efforts of the Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic call 276-591-5790 or e-mail at info@mbmspayneuterlcinic.org.