Advanced Veterinary Care Highlights National Spay and Neuter Month

PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 25, 2013

Advanced Veterinary Care encourages all pet owners to celebrate National Spay and Neuter Month by raising awareness regarding the importance of spaying and neutering household animals and, if they have not yet done so, having these procedures performed on their pets. Examiner has released an article that explains how spaying and neutering animals can help keep populations low and decrease the number of cats and dogs that are euthanized on a yearly basis.

According to the article, there were approximately 20 million dogs and cats that were annually euthanized in the United States in the mid-1970s. As of 2012, this number has been drastically reduced to fewer than three million animals. The article sheds light on how spaying and neutering has played a role in these changing statistics: "This progress coincides with the increased access to low-cost spay/neuter services across the United States. For many families, basic veterinary care, such as spay/neuter and vaccinations, are simply out of reach both geographically and financially."

To help ease the financial burden of spaying and neutering procedures, non-profit organizations have assisted pet owners by offering low-cost or, in some cases, free services. But the professionals at Advanced Veterinary Care warn pet owners to not forget about other aspects of their pet's care that must be addressed after taking advantage of the services of these non-profit organizations.

"While the primary incentive for spaying and neutering animals continues to be preventing the overpopulation and killing of homeless pets, it is also part of the foundation for preventative medical care to help pets live longer and healthier lives," asserts a representative from Advanced Veterinary Care. "It eliminates the risk of pyometra and greatly reduces the chances of mammary cancer as pets get older. Additionally, spaying and neutering provide pet owners with the opportunity to select a family veterinarian so that a medical professional may perform the very important first exam and diagnostic processes to be certain of the pet's health and detect any underlying issues so they do not go unnoticed. Additionally, it begins the educational process for the pet owner so that they have a solid understanding of the ongoing care required to keep their pets healthy."

Veterinarians encourage pet owners to talk to professionals about the spay and neuter options in their area. Spaying and neutering can reduce the population of homeless animals and help keep pets healthy as they age, which are both extremely important aspects of responsible pet ownership.

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Advanced Veterinary Care is an organization that partners with veterinarians to provide specialty procedures to animals and offers emergency care services after standard veterinary business hours, as it is open 24 hours per day. Some of the services that the team provides include radiology, fluoroscopy, MRI imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, mechanical ventilation, minimally invasive biopsies, and surgical and oncological procedures.

For more information about Advanced Veterinary Care visit www.avcslc.net.