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Creditview Eglinton Animal hospital
Creditview Eglinton Animal hospital
Both spaying and neutering refer to the surgical sterilization of an animal under general anesthesia. This is an important step in the health of your pet as it prevents diseases and provides your cat or dog with a longer life expectancy. Spaying and neutering lower the chance of reproductive health problems like mammary cancer in cats and dogs. Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and lowers the risk of prostate problems in male dogs.
Spaying is the surgical procedure for female animals. Technically known as an ovariohysterectomy, spaying removes a female’s reproductive organs.
Neutering, or orchiectomy, removes the testicles from male pets and is considered a simpler surgery than a spay. The term ‘neutering’ can also, in some cases, refer to the desexing or ‘fixing’ of either gender.
Creditview Eglinton Animal Hospital provides comprehensive preventive, surgical and emergency veterinary services for pets.
Pet owners should consult with their veterinarian to determine the best age to spay or neuter their cat or dog. Some research indicates there may be long-term health benefits to spaying or neutering dogs after they have passed through puberty.
Many veterinary professionals recommend that female animals be spayed before their first heat, which can occur as early as 5 months of age. However, there is increasing evidence that this is too young as the animals have not been allowed to fully develop and grow.
Wellness exams are critical to helping your pet maintain good long-term physical health.
Combined with regular vaccinations, parasite prevention and proper nutrition, these routine examinations include regular physical check-ups to give your pet the best chance at excellent lifelong health.
When you bring your pet in for their regular check-up, we can prevent health issues from developing in your pet, or catch them early on, when they are most treatable.
Our pets can develop periodontal disease or tooth decay as a consequence of poor oral health.
Just like in humans, when animals eat, plaque sticks to their teeth and can build up into tartar if not brushed away regularly.
This can lead to infections in the mouth, periodontal disease, tooth decay, and even loose or missing teeth. That’s why regular dental care is essential to preventing pain or disease in the gums.
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