Spaying and neutering is one of the most common types of pet surgery performed in San Diego. As a pet owner, it's important for you to decide whether or not this surgical procedure is right for your pet. Many pet owners believe that the primary goal of spaying and neutering in San Diego is to reduce the pet population and prevent stray cats and dogs from living on the streets. In reality, there are many reasons to spay and neuter your pet with the veterinarian in San Diego!

Why Pets Benefit from Neutering and Spaying in San Diego

  • Reduced impulse to fight other animals. Un-neutered male pets can be more aggressive. Neutering your male pet can help control his or her aggressive behaviors, which can lead to fewer fights with other animals and fewer injuries as a result.
  • Reduced impulse to spray urine. Some pets will spray urine to mark their territory. Some will even do this indoors! Pets that are spayed and neutered do not feel this compulsion and are much less likely to engage in this kind of behavior.
  • Reduced likelihood of wandering from home. Pets that are not spayed or neutered may wander from home to go look for a mate. Neutering and spaying in San Diego reduces the likelihood that this will occur.
  • Reduced risk of diseases of the reproductive system. Spaying and neutering your pet can reduce his or her risk of diseases that affect the reproductive system. Male pets that have not been neutered are more likely to experience testicular cancer and prostate disease, while female pets that are not spayed are more likely to experience mammary gland tumors and other diseases of the reproductive system.

Contact Your Pet's San Diego Veterinarian

As your pet's veterinarian in San Diego, we can help you decide whether or not spaying and neutering services are right for your pet. To make an appointment for spaying and neutering surgery, contact Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital today.

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Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital

Monday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital

Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
Closed