Animal Clinic Shares Health Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
Posted by Dr. Jose Arambulo
Improves the Longevity and Long-Term Health of Pets
Spaying female pets have been proven to lower the risk of breast cancer and eliminate the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer and uterine infections, which can be fatal in a large percentage of pet patients. Having your female pet spayed before her first heat is the best way to protect against these diseases. Neutering male pets can prevent some prostate problems and testicular tumors.Improves Behavior
Spaying your female eliminates her going into heat cycles which can attract unaltered males and decreases her desire to roam to breed. Neutering your male pet decreases their risk of aggression towards other males. Unaltered males will often do anything to mate; neutering reduces their temptation to roam. Neutered males are also less likely to mark inside or outside the house.Helps Alleviate Pet Overpopulations
Millions of unwanted pets are euthanized in shelters every year. Additionally, our shelters are often overcrowded, which forces us to turn pets away. By spaying and neutering, we can reduce the number of animals that end up at shelters across the country.Prevents Unwanted Pregnancies
- Spaying your female pet prevents them from giving birth to a litter of unwanted puppies or kittens.
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Misconceptions About Spaying and Neutering
Many pet owners are reluctant to spay or neuter due to misinformation they have heard from others. One of the biggest myths is that spaying or neutering will lead to weight gain. This is simply not the case. Overfeeding and lack of exercise will cause your pet to gain weight. Feeding them right and providing them with daily activity can keep your pet fit and trim.Another misconception is that neutering will prevent all behavioral problems. While it can reduce the risk of unwanted behaviors, there is no guarantee that it will eliminate all of them. Working with your dog on proper training techniques is the best way to remove any habitual behaviors.
To learn more about our spay and neuter clinic services at Bloomfield Animal Hospital in Lakewood, California, give us a call at 562 383-7788.
Bloomfield Animal Hospital is a trusted name in pets’ preventive, medical, surgical, and emergency care in Lakewood, CA. With a 30-year history as a family-owned pet clinic, it provides modern services in a warm, friendly environment. It’s one of the few veterinary hospitals to be AAHA-accredited.
Dr. Jose Arambulo, owner and chief veterinarian, is experienced in treating eye, ear, and skin disorders and is especially interested in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. He earned his BS in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of the Philippines. He completed clinical evaluation for veterinary medicine at Purdue University in Indiana and was a veterinarian at Banfield and California before acquiring Bloomfield Animal Hospital.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
Our Traveling Surgeon, Dr. Zachery Smith, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He specializes in complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. While training, he worked with some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country. He has lectured both locally and internationally. Dr. Smith plays a leading role at Veterinary Orthopedics of California, which is dedicated to providing high-level surgical services to pets.
Our visiting physician, Dr. Fred Brewer, is a veterinary cardiologist board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at UCLA and earned his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2009. Later, he completed a one-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles and a three-year cardiology residency at Cornell University.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
