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VSPCA Members, Lisa Walker and Kiersten Anderson, assist Dr. Audain during a spay surgery in Ottley Hall.














TOP 10 REASONS TO SPAY/NEUTER*:


1. Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. 
Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. 


2. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male. 
Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age.

3. Your spayed female won't go into heat. While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house!  


4. Your male dog won't want to roam away from home. 
An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males. 


5. Your neutered male will be much better behaved. 
Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering. 


6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat. 
Don’t use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake. 

7. It is highly cost-effective. 
The cost of your pet's spay/neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into fights with the neighborhood stray! 


8. Spaying and neutering your pet is good for the community. 
Stray animals pose a real problem in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause car accidents, damage the local fauna and frighten children. Spaying and neutering packs a powerful punch in reducing the number of animals on the streets. 

9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to learn about the miracle of birth. 
Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping is not a good lesson for your children—especially when so many unwanted animals end up on the streets-starving and homeless. There are tons of books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a more responsible way. 

10. Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation. 
Every year, thousands of of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.

* Adapted from ASPCA
Source: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/spay-neuter-top-ten.aspx

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  • Home
  • Programmes & Services
    • Humane Education & Community Outreach Programme >
      • Feedback on HE
      • Pre Schools
      • Primary Schools
    • Community Clinics >
      • Bequia Spay/Neuter Clinic
      • Canouan Spay/Neuter Clinic
      • St.Vincent Spay/Neuter Clinics >
        • Arnos Vale - World Animal Day 2014
        • Barouallie #1
        • Barouallie #2
        • Biabou
        • Brighton
        • More Brighton
        • Campden Park
        • Campden Park#2
        • Chateaubelair
        • Choppins
        • Fancy
        • Green HIll
        • Evesham
        • Mespo
        • Mt. Pleasant
        • Old Montrose
        • Owia
        • Owia Part II
        • Richland Park
        • Clare Valley
        • Sandy Bay
        • Sandy Bay II
        • Questelles
        • Vermont
    • Animal Rescue >
      • Before and After Picture Gallery
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Ongoing Events >
      • Cruise Ship Terminal
    • Past Events >
      • World Vets 2016
      • World Vets 2017
      • Visiting Vets
      • 3rd Annual Bequia Fundraiser (2015) >
        • VSPCA Thanks
      • Christmas Fundraiser 2014
      • World Animal Day 2015
      • World Animal Day 2014 - Unveiling of the Van >
        • VSPCA Thanks
      • Second Annual Bequia Fundraiser >
        • Pictures
        • VSPCA Thanks:
        • List of Auction items
      • Third Annual Christmas Fundraiser
      • Humane Education School Outreaches >
        • Mayreau Primary School: March 1, 2012
        • San Francisco SPCA Spring Animal Camp Presentation
        • Byera Government School: May 2012
      • December 11th, 2011: VSPCA Holiday Fundraiser
      • Fairhall Government School: January 2012
      • October 4th, 2011: VSPCA Launch Event
    • In the News >
      • Searchlight Series
  • Adoptions
    • Foster Homes Needed!
    • International Adoptions >
      • Shipping an Animal out of SVG
    • Cats
    • Dogs
    • Success Stories
    • Dogs that will be missed, but not forgotten
  • Support VSPCA
    • Donate >
      • Sponsor an Animal or Procedure
      • Become a Member
      • Gifts in Kind
      • Wish List
      • The Guinness Fund
      • Gift Aid
    • Volunteer >
      • Youth Council
      • Animal Advocates
    • VSPCA Thanks: >
      • Members
      • Corporate Sponsors
      • Friends of VSPCA
  • Friends of VSPCA (TSOM)
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Resources >
      • Protection of Animals Act, 1947
      • VSPCA Documents >
        • Adoption Agreement
        • VSPCA Articles of Incorporation
        • Adoption Form
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2015
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2014
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2013
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2012
        • 2013 Spay & Neuter Report
        • Membership Form
        • Sponsorship Letter
        • Community Brochure
        • Tourist Brochure
        • Flyers >
          • Outreach Flyer
    • Contact Us >
      • Send us an email!