The manager of the Boksburg SPCA, Maggie Mudd, advises to the following questions:
What does this mean and why is the SPCA so deeply serious when it comes to the sterilising of both cats and dogs?
Sterilising of female cats and dogs means the removal of the ovaries and uterus so that the bitch (female dog) or queen (female cat) cannot come onto heat and fall pregnant.
Neutering of male cats and dogs means the removal of the testicles so that the dog (male dog) or tom (male cat) cannot produce sperm to impregnate females.
Why is this so important?
Not only does the sterilising of your cats and dogs prevent unwanted litters being born into a world where we have far too many animals looking for loving homes and far too few caring owners for these pups and kittens to be homed to, but it also prevents mammary tumours, pyometra and ovarian cysts in female cats and dogs and testicular tumours, prostate diseases and perianal adenomas in the males of these species.
What if you cannot afford to have these procedures carried out by a private vet?
The SPCA has a form that asks for income and expenditure (and proof thereof). From that, it is determined if you will be eligible for assistance with the sterilisation of your pets. If you feel that you may qualify, come into our office and complete this form.
* If there is anything you would like to know about the health, welfare and behaviour of your pets, or anything about the SPCA, let the Advertiser know by sending an email to ischke@caxton.co.za.
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