Preventing your pet from creating unwanted pregnancies is a key part of responsible pet parenting for many pet owners. Although you might want to keep the option to breed your pet open, some breeders and shelters may require you to get your new pup or kitten neutered as a condition of allowing you to adopt the pet. Even if it’s not required, research shows that neutering your pets can produce a positive impact on their health throughout their lifetimes.
Are you considering neutering your pets? Our qualified veterinarian and team of veterinary professionals at Sherwood Family Pet Clinic in Sherwood, OR, can help you decide if it’s the right choice for you. We will also discuss the proper age for neutering depending on the breed of dog or cat. We base our recommendations off the UC Davis study regarding health risks and benefits related to neutering age. We can also schedule an appointment at our office with our veterinarian for cat neutering and dog neutering at our animal hospital.
What Is Neutering?
When we talk about neutering a pet, we’re referring to a process that involves removing all or part of the reproductive organs of a male animal to avoid unwanted litters and the health complications that may come with keeping them intact.
What Pets Can Be Neutered?
At Sherwood Family Pet Clinic, we only neuter dogs and cats. If you adopted your pet as a puppy or kitten, we’ll ensure that we perform the surgery at the time that’s indicated by best practices in the field.
Tips for Caring for Your Pet after Neutering
After you’ve had pet surgery performed on your pet to neuter him, you’ll want to follow our instructions for after care.. Both cat neutering and dog neutering are routine procedures that we perform at our animal hospital. If you notice complications that indicate potential infection or other concerns, contact our office as soon as possible and bring your pet for an exam if you suspect that he’s struggling with recovery.
Contact Us
To schedule a neuter procedure with us or a pet exam for any of the other forms of veterinary care we provide, call our office at Sherwood Family Pet Clinic in Sherwood, OR, today!
