{"id":1515,"date":"2025-07-01T14:21:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/sterilisation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:08:14","slug":"spay-neuter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/en\/spay-neuter\/","title":{"rendered":"Spaying and Neutering"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1515_ab71fc-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1515_ab71fc-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1515_ab71fc-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1460px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(55% - 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1515_09f4f3-93{text-align:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1515_09f4f3-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1515_09f4f3-93, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1515_09f4f3-93:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1515_09f4f3-93 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d\"]{max-width:600px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d\"]{font-size:24px;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_d2ff09-0d\">Spaying and Neutering Your Dog or Cat<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36\"]{margin-top:-25px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_5c7582-36\">Spaying and neutering involve the surgical removal of the reproductive organs in cats and dogs; castration for males and ovariohysterectomy for females. The goal is not only to help control pet overpopulation but also to prevent reproductive system diseases and infections.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1515_4411cf-f2{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1515_4411cf-f2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1515_4411cf-f2{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1515_4411cf-f2\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1515_ad2754-24.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1515_ad2754-24.kb-button{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1515_ad2754-24 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Contact US<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1515_80fe97-04 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1515_7d7401-a3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;}.kb-image1515_7d7401-a3 img.kb-img, .kb-image1515_7d7401-a3 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image1515_7d7401-a3:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1515_7d7401-a3 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VET-030-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VET-030-scaled-1.webp 1707w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VET-030-scaled-1-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VET-030-scaled-1-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VET-030-scaled-1-1366x2048.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1515_b1a37c-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1515_b1a37c-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1515_b1a37c-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1460px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id1515_b1a37c-4e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1515_b1a37c-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1515_b1a37c-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1515_b1a37c-4e alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1515_cace4d-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1515_cace4d-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_92710e-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_92710e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_92710e-92\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_92710e-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_92710e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_92710e-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1515_92710e-92 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_92710e-92\">At What Age Should I Have My Dog or Cat Spayed or Neutered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A female cat can get pregnant as early as five months old, meaning unwanted litters can happen sooner than you might expect. By spaying your kitten between three and six months of age, you help prevent these \u201caccidents\u201d and avoid contributing to the overflow of cats in our shelters. Cats under 6 months of age must be vaccinated before being spayed or neutered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Female dogs are preferably spayed before their first heat. However, in some cases, it may be recommended to wait long enough to allow for the optimal development of the animal\u2019s musculoskeletal system before proceeding with the surgery. The first heat cycle can occur as early as five months of age in small breeds, while large breeds typically experience it later, around eight to ten months or more. At the Clinique V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire des petits animaux de l&#8217;Estrie, we recommend discussing the best timing with your veterinarian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1515_2053ad-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1515_ff0b7c-b2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kb-image1515_ff0b7c-b2 img.kb-img, .kb-image1515_ff0b7c-b2 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1515_ff0b7c-b2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2132\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-steshkawillems-1390361-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1282\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-steshkawillems-1390361-scaled.webp 2132w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-steshkawillems-1390361-768x922.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-steshkawillems-1390361-1279x1536.webp 1279w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-steshkawillems-1390361-1706x2048.webp 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2132px) 100vw, 2132px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1515_069571-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1515_069571-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1515_069571-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1460px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1515_069571-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1515_069571-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1515_069571-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1515_069571-55 alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1515_9d7e42-21 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div 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.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;font-size:18px;}.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1515_a0180d-92 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1515_039caf-c9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Why should I have my cat or dog spayed or neutered?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_0d3c4f-36\">Spaying or neutering can improve your pet\u2019s quality of life and longevity, while also reducing many health and behavioral issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1515_5282f5-a5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the benefits for a female dog?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_84f92b-4c\">According to the Quebec Association of Veterinarians, an unspayed female dog is at risk of developing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mammary gland tumors (breast cancer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serious uterine infections (pyometra)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spaying your female dog before her first heat is an effective way to prevent these issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1515_300ea9-80\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the risks for an unneutered male dog?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_07175a-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_07175a-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_07175a-49\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_07175a-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_07175a-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_07175a-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1515_07175a-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_07175a-49\">Unneutered male dogs are at risk of developing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testicular tumors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perianal tumors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prostate hyperplasia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1515_f1a9ac-ea\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the benefits of spaying or neutering in cats?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1515_dd6490-0d\">What are the benefits of spaying or neutering cats?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancers and infections of the reproductive organs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transmission of contagious or sexually transmitted diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, feline AIDS (FIV), which is transmitted through bites during fights, is less common in spayed or neutered cats because they tend to be less aggressive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1515_6d3baa-bb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does spaying or neutering help prevent roaming or accidents?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes. Spaying and neutering significantly reduce behaviors related to seeking mates, such as roaming and wandering.<br><br>Studies show that up to 85% of dogs hit by cars are not spayed or neutered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1515_c54c92-6b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can spaying or neutering improve the home environment?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Absolutely. In unspayed or unneutered cats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urine marking is common in males, and sometimes in females.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urine odors tend to be stronger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spaying or neutering reduces or eliminates these unwanted behaviors and associated odors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1515_2a06f5-22\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does spaying or neutering improve the quality of life for both the pet and the owner?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes. By reducing harmful behaviors, disease risks, roaming, and accidents, spaying or neutering contributes to a calmer, healthier, and longer life for both the pet and their owner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1515_0c1a93-c1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1515_fb2a66-d5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kb-image1515_fb2a66-d5 img.kb-img, .kb-image1515_fb2a66-d5 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1515_fb2a66-d5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2010\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1521306.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1284\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1521306.webp 2010w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1521306-768x978.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1521306-1206x1536.webp 1206w, https:\/\/www.cvpae.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1521306-1608x2048.webp 1608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2010px) 100vw, 2010px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spaying and Neutering Your Dog or Cat Spaying and neutering involve the surgical removal of the reproductive organs in cats and dogs; castration for males and ovariohysterectomy for females. 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