When to Spay/Neuter Puppies and Kittens?

At Central Animal Hospital, we offer a range of puppy and kitten care services including spay and neuter. If you have a new pet, learn the importance of our spay and neuter services in Scarsdale and when our veterinarians recommend having puppies and kittens spayed and neutered. 

Our Veterinarians in Scarsdale Spay and Neuter Recommendations

At Central Animal Hospital, we recommend that you spay and neuter pets to protect their health. We recommend spaying or neutering your pet at 6 months of age. 

Spaying and neutering your pets will not cause them to become overweight. In fact, these surgeries have a range of positive health benefits. From reducing the likelihood of testicular cancer in male pets to decreasing a female pet’s risk of breast tumor or uterine infections, veterinarians agree your pets will live longer and healthier lives after being neutered. 

Spay/neuter services also even out a pet’s temperament and can prevent pet marking and roaming behaviors that occur when pets are not spayed or neutered. 

What to Expect at a Spay/Neuter Appointment 

Our veterinarians, serving all of Westchester County, perform spay and neuter surgeries all the time. It is a very safe procedure. Surgeries are performed using anesthesia so your pet feels no pain, and your pet’s vitals are constantly monitored during surgery and during recovery afterward.  We will  provide you with complete aftercare instructions.

Do you have a new puppy or kitten? Our Westchester veterinarians look forward to meeting your new pet. Call us at 914-723-1250 to set up your appointment for new puppy/kitten care, spay or neuter services, feeding and housebreaking information, or anything else.