We recommend that all mixed breed pets be neutered. Purebred animals that are not being used for breeding or for show should also be neutered. Neutering a male dog or cat involves surgical removal of the testicles. The primary benefit of neutering your pet is to eliminate their ability to get a female dog or cat pregnant. There are also medical and behavioral benefits including: Roaming – Males will often wander off looking for or chasing after females in heat.

We typically recommend neutering when your pet reaches six months of age, although it can be done on younger and older pets. Pets are generally kept overnight so that we can monitor them the next day. After the procedure is finished, your pet is observed to make sure that he recovers normally from the anesthesia and surgery. Discharges are done in the late afternoon. See similar questions...

If a male kitten is neutered before about 6 months of age, then they should not start the behavior of spraying urine. If you wait too long past 6 months to neuter, they could start spraying, and it is hard to stop it once it starts. See similar questions...

Reduces your pet's desire to roam in search of a mate -- this also helps reduce the problems of free roaming animals; for example, car accidents and pet theft See similar questions...

There has been much controversy over the age of spaying (female) and neutering (male). Generally, as soon as the vaccination series is completed approximately at 4 months of age it is recommended to spay or neuter. It is always recommended to spay/neuter your pet before sexual maturity as this decreases the incidence of mammary cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer and many other diseases. Dr. See similar questions...

a) To prevent joeys. This is especially important to prevent inbreeding, where males are housed with their sisters, mothers or dad's housed with their daughters. b) Intact males living together, especially if there is a female in the house, even if not in the same cage, can and often will fight viciously, sometimes to the death. Intact males are often more aggressive with other gliders, especially other males due to dominance issues. See similar questions...

Yes, to prevent unwanted strays and curb over-population. There are County programs available for free. See similar questions...

Yes. Besides some undesirable behaviors for a pet that a whole male may exhibit, there are health risks for whole males such as testicular cancer. Neutering a male will eliminate any chances of testicular cancer, they will be less likely to contract diseases such as FeLV and FIV, have a decreased risk of mammary cancer, they will not suffer abscesses from fighting other cats, and they will be less likely to develop "stud tail", caused by overactive glands in the tail. See similar questions...

If your dog was not previously licensed you will need to get an Unaltered Dog Permit. The cost is $50. This provision of the ordinance will become effective April 5, 2007. We strongly recommend that you spay or neuter your dog if you are not a breeder, or involved in other activities that would dissuade you from doing so. If you are in your own yard with your puppy or dog the animals should either be confined in a secure enclosure or accompanied by the owner and under his/her direct control. See similar questions...

If you don't neuter a male cat before 7 or 8 months of age, he will start spraying urine and fighting with other cats, so it is advisable to have him neutered at 5 - 6 months. Having female cats neutered at the same age prevents unwanted pregnancies, which are nearly impossible to avoid otherwise. See similar questions...

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident. See similar questions...

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected. See similar questions...

Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website. See similar questions...

Call the Oakland Pet Adoption Center at 248-391-4102 to find out if the pet has been reported missing. If so, you will be given the name and phone number of the possible owner. If you wish to keep the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report at the Pet Adoption Center. Otherwise, you can bring the pet to the center or request that the pet be picked up. See similar questions...

All Rock Island County residents should obtain their pet registration tags from Rock Island County Animal Care and Control. Pet tags may be purchased at the county animal shelter located at 4001 - 78th Avenue in Moline, or by calling (309) 558-3483 and requesting a tag by mail. Pet owners must have a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate to buy a tag. See similar questions...

I wish I could say, "No, never," but the truthful answer is, "Probably not." Spraying is a learned characteristic. All cats (male and female!) have the ability to spray, but just as humans have an instinctive ability to flee at the first sign of danger, most do not. The same is true with cats. Spraying (or, scent marking) is the symbolic use of urine to delineate territory. See similar questions...

When a male is neutered at about 4 to 5 months of age, they rarely have the tendency to mark their territory as so many people are afraid of them doing in their homes. We have many happy owners of male puppies that have never had any problems with them in this way. They make wonderful family pets and companions. Neutering your puppy will protect his health, help him to liver longer and be a better pet, along with improving his house manners. See similar questions...

THIS IS THE QUESTION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. EACH GLIDER HAS THEIR OWN PERSONALITY. WE PERSONALLY FIND THAT THE NEUTERED MALES ARE SUPER SWEET AND GREAT AS A PAL. See similar questions...

If you are not planning to breed your dog, spaying and/or neutering is a very good idea. If a female dog is left fertile, she has the risk of developing pyometra (a dangerous infection) later in life and will enter heat once every six months. Bitches can become agitated during heat and will continue to undergo false pregnancies after heat. If you are not going to breed your bitch, it is best to have her spayed. See similar questions...