The phrase
"altered pets" refers to animals, usually cats or dogs, that have undergone a surgical procedure to prevent them from reproducing.
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The stakeholder group discusses the pros and cons of changing state laws to increase fines and penalties for
not altering pets.
There are numerous health reasons why it is beneficial to
alter your pet at an early age, not to mention your responsibility as a pet owner to help control the overall pet population.
We give rescue groups and shelters FREE spay / neuter surgery certificates so they can
alter pets before adopting them into their forever homes.
As these insects feed on your dog they not only affect his or her health, but they can
also alter your pet's behavior.
Since altered pets are healthier, spaying or neutering your pet will save you money on vet bills in the long - term.
So in other words, if you provide people with affordable options, and make it convenient for them, they will
alter their pets once they are old enough.
If the optimal «window»
for altering the pet is missed, the surgery can still have beneficial effects up to a certain amount of years.
We know as well as you that if every
family altered their pets and everyone microchipped and registered them properly both of our jobs would be easier.
Food allergies in pets seem to affect both males and females equally, as well
as altered pets and unaltered pets.
Another contributor to the increased longevity of
altered pets involves the reduced risk of certain types of cancers.
To combat the problem of animal overpopulation, the Volusia County Animal Control Advisory Board on Aug. 3 will consider an ordinance that includes a rebate - program for owners
who alter their pets, said Bill Foster, county animal control supervisor.
I recommend titers for my canine and feline patients once the puppy and kitten series of vaccinations are complete as a means of striving to minimize the chance a VAAE will occur that could
permanently alter the pet's health and be costly for the owner to treat.
Altering your pet eliminates the risks of certain diseases such as ovarian or testicular cancer as well as lowering the incidence of mammary cancer in females.
Altering pets through spay / neuter surgery helps prevent the unwanted birth of animals that may be difficult to place into good homes.
Altered pets generally live longer, have fewer health problems related to reproduction, are easier to train and live with, and have less desire to roam, a dangerous behavior in high - traffic areas.
We will be still
showing altered pets at the Abercorn Street PetSmart store each Saturday from 11 to 2:30.
Altering your pet ensures that he or she will not have any unwanted litters and typically provides multiple health and behavioral benefits for your pet.
For pet cats that are allowed outdoors, diseases such as feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia Virus are transmitted through behavior associated with breeding / fighting, behavior that is effectively prevented
by altering the pet before the behavior starts.
OAA is asking area veterinarians to discuss the importance
altering pets with their clients, as well as offer spay and neuter Last year's campaign resulted in over 1600 animals being sterilized.
One of the large humane organizations, FiXiT, wanted to do a comprehensive study on why pet owners do or do
not alter their pets and what it takes to get them to do so.
One service offered by LAA is a low - cost spay / neuter program for those residing in Lancaster County who are unable to pay the full cost
of altering their pet.
Altering pets at a young age diminishes or eliminates deadly cancers of the breast, uterus, ovaries and testicles, and reduces the possibility of prostrate disease.
Continue to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering as well as making sure their pets are Microchipped - We know as well as you that if every
family altered their pets and everyone microchipped and registered them properly both of our jobs would be easier.
Essentially, these studies indicate that
altering a pet before their first estrus, or «heat» cycle, virtually prevents what is otherwise the most common type of cancer in both dogs and cats, mammary cancer.
City residents 65 years and older are entitled to a 50 percent discount on pet licenses
for altered pets.)
Thus, to
alter your pet is to choose to be part of a proactive solution that saves lives, and not perpetuate a problem.
An altered pet is healthier and happier.