From taking your pet to their yearly wellness checkups, to making sure they're getting fed the proper diet and getting enough exercise, you do everything possible to make sure your pet is happy and healthy. One of the best things you can do as a pet owner to ensure your pet continues to stay healthy is to get them spayed and neutered.
At Doggie Dude Ranch in Ames, IA, we not only provide great boarding care services, but we also offered our very own spay and neuter program. Your pet can enjoy the caring and professional comfort of our veterinarian and her team all the while you experience the benefits of spaying and neutering. If you're considering spaying or neutering your pet, read on below for more information.
What Does It Mean to Spay or Neuter My Pet?
Spaying and neutering is a common surgery that sterilizes your cats and dogs. It is a safe surgery that is commonly done in shelters and can prevent unwanted pregnancies from arising. Both cats and dogs, male and female pets can safely undergo spaying or neutering.
This is a great option for those pet owners that don't have the time, energy, or funds to care for extra litters of cats and puppies. It can also prevent you from having to make the decision to give these kittens and puppies up for adoption at a crowded animal shelter.
What Are the Benefits of Spay and Neuter Pet Care Services?
There are many health benefits for both males and females alike. This includes:
- Reducing behavioral problems that occur during heat, such as loud meowing, running away, or aggression in males
- Eliminating spraying around the home
- Reducing the risk of cancers such as breast cancer in females and testicular cancer in males
- Preventing urinary tract infections in females, which can be deadly
Is the Surgery Safe?
Spaying and neutering is incredibly safe when done by our professional veterinarian. Your vet will provide you with a set of instructions before and after surgery, such as withholding food, giving your pet pain medication, and making sure they stay away from the site of their surgery.
Contact our veterinarian right away if you notice signs of infection, or if your pet manages to pull out their stitches.
Experience the Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Today
Keep your pet healthy and help reduce the burden of animal shelters all at the same time. Contact our team at Doggie Dude Ranch in Ames, IA, to see how our spay and neuter program can help your pet. Call us today at (515) 382-1444.
