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TO NEUTER
OR NOT
TO NEUTER
?
"He needs that operation that keeps him home at night" !!!
Conscientious pet owners feel that their pets are well controlled and will not become
pregnant or cause unwanted pregnancy. Others are worried that the operation will change their pet's personality. Some feel that the anesthesia is too risky.
Here are "the facts".
A pet's basic personality does not change after being spayed or castrated. Bone growth and development
are not stunted.
All of our doctor's personal pets are "altered".
False pregnancies (cystic ovaries), breast cancer, uterine cancer, and infections are all prevented by early spaying.
Objectionable behaviors (humping, fighting, roaming, masturbation, etc.) are reduced considerably when males are castrated.
Prostate cancer or infection is almost never seen in castrated male pets.
Modern isoflurane anesthesia is so safe that complications are nearly non-existent.
Over 13 million pets are put to death in our nation's animal shelters every year for lack of adoptive homes
For these reasons we recommend that all pets be spayed or castrated (neutered)
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The Internet has become an excellent source of information regarding pet care. Unfortunately, there
is a lot of misinformation also. Visit our website for links to other excellent, respected websites.
lagunahillsanimalhospital.com
We are saying "good-bye" To Dr. Lambert. His wife just finished medical school and will be relocating
to Santa Clara for her residency training. Understandably, he plans to join her. We have all enjoyed working with him and wish him well.
FROM
OUR
DOCTORS
DESK
Older pets can live better lives. If your pet is afflicted with:
Confusion / Disorientation
Irritability Slowness obeying commands House soiling "accidents" Lack of interest in food Alteration of sleep cycles
it is possible that he/she may be developing early senility, or reduced brain function. It is as common
with senior pets as it is with people.
New, safe medication (Anipryl) is available. It can
significantly help dogs showing the behavioral changes associated with aging.
p.s. Cats are still being studied.
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