HEALTH CARE
Sterilization:
What is sterilization?
- Sterilization is the complete surgical removal of the male or female reproductive organs to prevent breeding and/or undesired behavior.
- Sterilization of female dogs/cats is called a spay.
- Sterilization of male dogs/cats is called castration.
At what age should your pet be sterilized?
Small Dogs/Cats
Spay/ Castration from 6 months
Medium Dogs
Spay > 6 months
Castration > 12 months
Large Dogs
Spay > 6 – 8 months
Castration > 18 months