Understanding Spay / Neuter 

"Neutering" refers to the surgical removal of a male animal's testicles, while "spaying" is the term for removing a female animal's ovaries and uterus. 

Neutering (also called castration) involves a small incision in the scrotum, while spaying (also called ovariohysterectomy) requires an incision in the abdomen to remove the reproductive organs. 

Neutering (also called castration) involves a small incision in the scrotum, while spaying (also called ovariohysterectomy) requires an incision in the abdomen to remove the reproductive organs. 

Both spaying and neutering require general anesthesia to ensure the animal's comfort and safety during the procedure. 

Both procedures offer health benefits, such as reducing the risk of certain types of cancers and other reproductive system-related diseases. However, spaying has additional benefits, such as preventing uterine infections and reducing the risk of mammary tumors in female cats. 

Both spaying and neutering can lead to reduced aggression, less roaming, and decreased likelihood of marking or spraying. 

Both spaying and neutering contribute to controlling the pet population by preventing unwanted litters and reducing the number of stray and homeless animals. Both spaying and neutering can lead to reduced aggression, less roaming, and decreased likelihood of marking or spraying. 

The cost of spaying is generally higher than that of neutering, as the procedure is more complex and requires a longer surgery time. 

It is recommended to spay female cats before their first heat cycle (typically between 5 to 9 months of age) and neuter male cats around the same age. 

Both spaying and neutering require proper post-operative care, including monitoring for pain, infection, or complications, and following the veterinarian's recommendations for recovery.