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Spaying and Neutering is Important for All Dogs

Spaying or neutering is one of the most important health care decisions you can make in your dog's life.

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At Banfield, we're proponents of these surgeries because they help to prevent diseases such as cancer of the reproductive organs and avoid many Pet behavior problems. Dogs with reproductive organs often tend to roam and mark their territory. Spaying and neutering also helps to prevent serious issues such as overpopulation.

We recommend that these operations are performed while puppies are four to six months old. While routine for Banfield veterinarians and generally safe, spays (technically known as ovariohysterectomies) and neuters are major surgeries that require a general anesthetic and an all-day hospital stay. Banfield veterinarians use human-quality anesthetics to aid in giving dogs safe, fast and smooth recoveries. Your doctor will discuss surgical options with you, provide appropriate dog medical information, and choose the right time for your Pet.

For more information on spaying and neutering and other dog health care issues, please see our PetDR resource area »

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