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Dog and cat overpopulation is a tragic problem that affects all areas of Georgia. Each year, thousands of healthy, friendly dogs and cats are euthanized because of overpopulation. Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats helps reduce this problem. Since program Dog and cat sterilization program began through the State of Georgia, thousands of sterilization procedures have been performed by Georgia veterinarians.
National Spay Alliance came to Georgia 10yrs ago to assist in this crisis. Since coming here our organization has spayed/neutered 47,062 animals that's an untold number of lives saved. We are constantly asked what the benefits to doing this procedure is, and what is it so important not just the communities but for the pets themselves. Spaying vs. neutering: What is the difference? If you’re not sure what the difference is between spaying and neutering, the procedure you choose depends on your pet’s gender. Females are spayed while males are neutered. The procedures can collectively be referred to as being “fixed”. Whether male or female, both low-risk procedures sterilize your pet so they can’t have kittens or puppies and can prevent some life-threatening complications later in life. What is neutering? When a veterinarian neuters a male cat or dog, they’ll put your pet under anesthesia and remove the testicles. It’s also called castration and while it is indeed a serious surgery, you will only notice one to two small incisions. While pre-surgical evaluation and safe anesthesia takes time and care, the actual surgical procedure is completed in a short amount of time. Male cats are neutered in a matter of minutes and male pups are neutered in about 15-25 minutes. Your pet can return home later that day. What is spaying? Like neutering a pet, your female cat or dog will be placed under anesthesia so that they remain calm and won’t feel any pain. One incision will be made on your pet’s abdomen, just below the belly button. Then, your veterinarian will remove her reproductive organs, including the ovaries and uterus. The procedure can take about 25 minutes for cats and approximately 25-30 minutes for pups. As with neutering surgery, pets return home the same day. If you would like to book and spay/neuter appointment the fastes way to reach us is through email: [email protected] Please take moment to watch this informative video about the benefits of "fixing" your pet.
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Kim OttI have been in the veterinary and animal sheltering industry for over 40 years. I have written newpaper articles and blogs for multiple sources. Archive
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