Neutering (castration) refers to the surgical procedure performed on male dogs and cats to render them infertile. Neutering involves the surgical removal of both testicles.
There are many benefits to neutering your male companion. First, you will contribute to the prevention of dog and cat overpopulation. Second, neutering will eliminate undesirable behaviors such as urine marking or aggression. Third, you will help prevent diseases in your pet such as prostate disease and testicular cancer.
We believe that the ideal time to have your animal neutered is at 6 months of age. By then, the vaccinations are completed, the permanent teeth have erupted, and the internal organs are fully functional.
Surgery and anesthesia protocols vary greatly among veterinary hospitals. If you are shopping around for a competitive price on this procedure, be sure to question the type of anesthetic used, the monitoring equipment and the procedures followed. Although the risk of an anesthetic death in a normal healthy pet is very rare, monitoring devices and protocols allow a faster response to an anesthetic emergency. Faster responses can save lives.
Please call or visit our facility to learn more about our anesthetic and patient monitoring protocols and neutering procedures.