Pet Spay & Neuter Services
While spaying & neutering is considered essential, many may choose not to do it despite its many benefits. Spaying is done on female pets to sterilize them; neutering is the male equivalent. At Poughkeepsie Animal Wellness in Poughkeepsie, NY, we provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, and we’ll even do rabbits!
Why Should I Get My Pet Spayed or Neutered?
- Millions of cats and dogs are euthanized annually or suffer as strays. This is the tragic result of unwanted/unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.
- Your spayed female won’t go into heat.
- Un-neutered cats mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine.
- Your pet will live a longer, happier life.
- Spaying a female helps prevent a pyometra.
- Spaying a female helps prevent breast cancer, which is often fatal.
- Neutering a male prevents testicular cancer and prostate disease.
- Your pet will be more well-behaved.
When Should I Get My Pet Spayed/Neutered?
We recommend spaying and neutering at six months of age. However, it can be done as early as 12 weeks of age, as long as the pet is over 3 pounds. There are more benefits to spaying and neutering than not doing it, so it’s essential to get it done early on in life if possible.
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When Should I Get My Pet Spayed/Neutered?
We recommend spaying and neutering at six months of age. However, it can be done as early as 12 weeks of age, as long as the pet is over 3 pounds. There are more benefits to spaying and neutering than not doing it, so it’s essential to get it done early on in life if possible.
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(845) 473-0358