February is National Spay and Neuter Month, and the Danville-Boyle County Humane Society and local veterinarians are asking pet owners to spay or neuter their cats, kittens, puppies and dogs to help eliminate the pet overpopulation crisis in Danville and surrounding counties.
“Many people do not realize that there are great health benefits of spaying and neutering cats and dogs,” says DBCHS Director Kathy Nelsen.
“Spayed and neutered animals have less desire to roam, lower risk of testicular and ovarian cancer, and altered animals have decreased aggressive behavioral problems. Simply put, spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier lives.”
Altering your canine friend will increase his or her life an average of one to three years, felines, three to five years.
Spay and neuter is safe, and recovery from surgery is very short in most cases. The surgery can usually be performed once an animal reaches 3 months of age.
Many myths circulate about spay and neuter surgery that should be debunked. Animals do not become overweight or lazy after having surgery nor will the surgery alter your pet’s personality.
Animal lovers can brighten the future for homeless pets in this community simply by spaying and neutering all pets and encouraging others to do so, too.
People don’t realize that the kittens and puppies from their pets often end up in public animals shelters. Five area veterinary clinics (Animal Medical Center, Heartland Veterinary Hospital, Nash, Cleveland and Godfrey DVM, Town and Country Animal Clinic and Wilderness Trace Veterinary Clinic) are offering 10 percent off regular spay or neuter surgery prices during February.
Pet owners must mention this special discount when they call to make an appointment for pets. For more information, call (859) 238-1117.
