Neutering and Spaying - Pet Point Veterinary Clinic
Neutering is the process of preventing your pets from reproducing. The simple, safe procedure is called castration in males and spaying in females. Both operations are carried out under general anaesthetic and have minimal side effects. Benefits of neutering At Pet Point, we believe that there are many health and social reasons why neutering can be a good idea for both male and female animals. Benefits of neutering male pets ✔ Neutering your male pet significantly reduces the risk of prostate disease and testicular cancer. ✔ Castration can also have a positive effect on your pet’s behavior by removing the main source of testosterone. This hormone can contribute to undesirable behaviours, including scent-marking. Benefits of spaying for female pets ✔ Spaying your female pet reduces the risk of developing breast cancer a...