Avontuur Vet

Should I sterilise my pet, even if there are no other pets on my property?

We still encourage sterilising your pet, even if there cannot be any unwanted pregnancies. The reason being the medical advantages of spaying/castrating dogs and cats. Spaying a female before her first heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of mammary cancer and completely removes the risk of pyometra (uterine infection) which can be fatal if left untreated. Having males castrated reduces their risk of prostatic diseases such as cancer.

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