Why Spaying and Neutering Your Pet in New Jersey is Important​

Spaying and neutering are among the most common medical procedures performed on new puppies and kittens. At Valley Animal Hospital in New Jersey, we encourage all new pet owners to consider spaying and neutering services for their pets. If you're a new pet owner who must decide whether or not to spay or neuter your pet, understanding the benefits of these procedures can help you make your decision.

Reasons to Spay and Neuter Your Kitten or Puppy in Clifton NJ

There are many reasons that pet owners choose to spay and neuter their pets in Clifton NJ.

• Control the pet population - Spaying and neutering prevent unwanted pet pregnancies, which can help keep pets out of animal shelters.
• Protect your pet from diseases - Spaying and neutering your pet at a young age can prevent diseases of the reproductive system.
• Improve your pet's quality of life - By protecting your pet from diseases, you can improve your pet's quality of life. Spaying and neutering can also help your pet live longer!
• Improve your pet's behavior - Pets who have not been spayed or neutered may engage in behaviors that their owners find discouraging. Yowling, spraying urine and wandering from home are all common problems among pets who have not been spayed or neutered. In addition, male dogs who have not been neutered may be more aggressive. Spaying or neutering can help curb these behaviors.
• Improved relationship with your pet - Because spaying or neutering your pet can improve your pet's behavior, some pets and pet owners enjoy a closer relationship because of the spaying and neutering procedure.

Contact Your Pet's Veterinarian in Clifton for Spaying and Neutering Services

As your pet's veterinarian in Clifton, we'll spay or neuter your pet as young as 8 weeks old. To find out whether or not this procedure is right for your pet, or to make an appointment to have your pet spayed or neutered, contact your pet's vet today at (973) 509-5225. We look forward to meeting with you!