Common Myths About Spaying and Neutering

When it comes to spaying or neutering pets, there are many myths out there.

Not everything you hear about spaying or neutering your pet is true! In fact, there is a long list of myths and misconceptions out there. In our last blog, our veterinarian in Levittown went over many of the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet, and today, we’ll be setting the record straight about common myths. The following is a list of some of the most common myths and misconceptions about spaying or neutering pets:

Myth #1. Spaying or neutering your pet will cause them to gain weight.

Spaying or neutering your pet has absolutely nothing to do with how much they weigh. Regardless of whether or not your pet is spayed or neutered, you need to exercise them and feed them a healthy diet to keep them trim and healthy.

Myth #2. Spaying or neutering will solve all of your pet’s behavioral issues.

Although it’s true that neutering a male can reduce some behavioral issues that are triggered by testosterone, like running away or urinating in your house, there’s no guarantee that his behavior will change. Additionally, neutering will have no effect whatsoever on the behaviors that your dog learned from bad habits or improper training.

These are just a couple of the many myths and misconceptions that many pet owners have about spaying and neutering their pets. Would you like to learn the truth about more common myths? If so, please stay tuned for our next blog!

It’s time to stop believing the myths about spaying and neutering!

As a pet owner, you should know that spaying or neutering your companion is important for their health, their happiness and society as a whole. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions that give people the wrong idea about spaying and neutering, and that’s why our veterinarian is here to get to the bottom of those myths. Check out our last blog to learn about the myths we’ve already debunked, and keep reading to learn more:

Myth #3. You should allow your female pet to have a litter before you get her spayed.

You shouldn’t wait to spay your female. The fact is that, the longer you wait, the bigger her risk will be for developing uterine infections and mammary tumors. As a general rule, you should try to get females spayed at anywhere from six to nine months, which is before she goes into heat for the first time.

Myth #4. Spaying or neutering is painful and dangerous for your pet.

While it’s true that all surgeries come with a risk and there are no two cases that are exactly the same, spaying and neutering are very common procedures. Your pet may be uncomfortable for the first few days after their surgery, but sooner rather than later, he or she will be back to normal again!

Spaying or neutering your pet helps to keep them healthy, and it is a very important thing for all pet owners to do. Do you have any questions or concerns about spaying or neutering your pet? If so, contact us! We are always happy to help.