{"id":108,"date":"2021-07-07T08:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2021-07-07T18:51:18","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T01:51:18","slug":"tips-for-spaying-and-neutering-your-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/tips-for-spaying-and-neutering-your-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Spaying and Neutering Your Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Yay! There\u2019s a new puppy or kitten at your house! Maybe multiple puppies or kittens are squirming about in your home. Unless you are a responsible breeder, these youngsters will need to be spayed or neutered soon enough, but when?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is the Right Age for Spaying and Neutering Pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures that should be performed before your pets are five months old. There are exceptions to this standard, so ask your veterinarian for a recommendation on your first wellness visit<\/a> with your new pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It True That Spaying and Neutering Can Cause Cancer in My Pet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few studies at UC Davis suggested that neutering of some large breed male dogs could put them at risk for specific health issues. Ask your veterinarian<\/a> about these risks if your male breed puppy is in this category. Often times, there are far more significant health risks for your new pet if they do not get spayed or neutered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should I Have My Pet Spayed or Neutered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know that male cats, in particular, like to spray stinky urine to mark their territory. Their territory may be in the house! If they are altered before they\u2019re old enough to strike, most of the behavior should be curtailed. Other behaviors that may be corrected from spaying and neutering include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n