Spay and Neuter
Please spay and neuter your pets to prevent them from being added to the national statistic of euthanized animals. Every year more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized that have been sent to animal shelters.
Spaying and neutering also is beneficial to their health. Without this procedure, they are more apt to contract cancer.
- Spaying by the first heat (estrus) will reduce the cancer risk by 50%. Mammary tumors are very common in unsprayed females.
- Prevention of pyometra is another benefit. This is an infection of the uterus. And we must not forget ovarian cancer. This is totally eliminated by spaying.
- Neutered males will be less apt to develop prostate problems which can lead to testicular cancer.
- Neutered males are more apt to stay home and not fight with other males.
But the number one reason to spay and neuter is prevent these wonderful creatures from being put to death because they do not have a home.
ASSISTANCE AND DISCOUNTS FOR SPAYING, NEUTERING
The following discounts and assistance packages are available for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats adopted from the Poplar Bluff Animal Shelter:
Hicks Animal Hospital
1600 Highway 53
(573) 686-1281
- 50% off cost of surgery
- 50% off initial vaccinations
- Must show adoption receipt
Hillcrest Animal Hospital
Highway 67 South
(573) 785-1471
- 25% off spaying or neutering
- 25% off initial vaccinations
- Must show adoption receipt
SEMO Low Cost Spay & Neuter
(573) 998-2760 or (573) 998-2104
- Clients pay $20 for spaying or neutering a dog; $10 for a cat.
- Clients must show proof of low income (150% of federal poverty guideline).
- Participating area vets include Dr. Fox in Fairdealing
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