Elmhurst Animal Care Center offers spaying and neutering services for
dogs and cats, and recommends this procedure for puppies and kittens
between 4 and 6 months of age. There are definite health benefits in
neutering for the pet as serious medical problems can be averted, and of
course the control for overpopulation of animals is always a
consideration. Before any surgical procedure, Elmhurst veterinarians do a
physical exam, a blood screening and an electrocardiogram, and the
procedure is performed with anesthesia. Neutered pets are discharged the
same day as the procedure, while the spaying procedure requires an
overnight for the animal. Any medications which are required can be
filled onsite, and complete postoperative care instructions are given
upon release. As with any surgery, it is important to report any stress
of the pet to the veterinarian immediately.
The word neuter comes from Latin, meaning of neither sex. To neuter is to remove all or part of an animal’s reproductive organ, and refers to animals of either sex. If one is speaking of males only, castration is the proper term, while to spay refers to the neutering of females. In horses, castration of the male horse is called gelding. Veterinarians refer to the practice as desexing. Humane societies, animal rescue organizations and animal shelters overwhelmingly promote neutering of pets, feeling that overpopulation of companion animals has resulted in a glut of unwanted animals. State regulations sometimes require adopted and rescued cats, kittens, dogs and puppies to be neutered before going to homes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutering
The word neuter comes from Latin, meaning of neither sex. To neuter is to remove all or part of an animal’s reproductive organ, and refers to animals of either sex. If one is speaking of males only, castration is the proper term, while to spay refers to the neutering of females. In horses, castration of the male horse is called gelding. Veterinarians refer to the practice as desexing. Humane societies, animal rescue organizations and animal shelters overwhelmingly promote neutering of pets, feeling that overpopulation of companion animals has resulted in a glut of unwanted animals. State regulations sometimes require adopted and rescued cats, kittens, dogs and puppies to be neutered before going to homes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutering
