Have you made the decision to spay and neuter your beloved pet? If you are still on the fence about the idea, you should reconsider your options. Spaying and neutering your cat or dog could have significant impacts on their health and behaviour.
Why should I spay and neuter my pet? Once you made up your mind, you have to decide who you trust to perform the procedures on your companion. You could go with our local vet clinic or a governmental facility like the Ontario SPCA. Going with a veterinarian would be the best option for your pet, and our teams at Bellamy-Lawrence Animal Hospital provide affordable spay and neuter services for pet owners in Toronto and Markham. Spaying and neutering your pet at our vet clinic means no waiting list. In fact, the Ontario SPCA has a one week waiting list for cats, a one-to-two week wait for small dogs and a four-to-five months wait time for big dogs. You should also consider our Toronto spay and neuter clinic if your cat or your dog has any allergies. The Ontario SPCA does not accept animals with allergies. Animals must be aged between 4 months and 5 years. They must also meet some health requirements and have a healthy weight. Where should I go to get my pet spayed and neutered? Once you made up your mind, you have to decide who you trust to perform the procedures on your companion. You could go with our local vet clinics or a governmental facility like the Ontario SPCA. Going with a veterinarian would be the best option for your pet, and our team at Bellamy-Lawrence provides affordable spay and neuter services for pet owners in Scarborough. Spaying and neutering your pet at our vet clinics means no waiting list. In fact, the Ontario SPCA has a one week waiting list for cats, a one-to-two week wait for small dogs and a four-to-five months wait time for big dogs. You should also consider our Toronto spay and neuter clinics if your cat or your dog has any allergies. The Ontario SPCA does not accept animals with allergies. Animals must be aged between 4 months and 5 years. They must also meet some health requirements and have a healthy weight. When should I get it done? The decision to sterilize your pet is one that should be made early. Veterinarians suggest you have the procedures done within the first 6 months of your pet's life. By being waitlisted at a governmental facility, your companion could be neutered and spayed in a less than ideal time frame. Some studies show that neutering a male pet early is good because it decreases behavioural problems related to cat relinquishment. Spaying a female pet early is less controversial than neutering by preventing the first heat, it nearly eliminates the risk of breast cancer. Be aware that kittens from 4 months old can have a litter. Furthermore, studies by Howe LM, and Land TW, have shown that the more you wait, the more there are health risks to the procedure: early spay and neutering are safer, faster, and easier. Bellamy-Lawrence Animal Hospital has a team of veterinarians who are experienced in carrying out spay and neuter procedures. Our clinic is conveniently located in Scarborough for residents of Toronto and Markham. Visit us to learn more about the procedures or contact our friendly and helpful staff at 416-289-2524 to make an appointment today!