Pet Education Blog

Many people choose not to neuter their male pet because they believe it takes away their “manhood” or makes their pet less masculine.  Some people think that neutering can change their pet’s personality and may make them gain weight.  While some people’s reasoning may be true, the benefits of neutering far outweigh the reasons for

Some people choose not to spay their female pet because their male pets are neutered or because there are no male animals around. Many people are simply concerned with the possibility of unwanted offspring, and are not aware of the medical risks involved in owning an un-spayed female. Also, too many people are unaware that

Orchiectomy/Neuter- What is it: Orchiectomy (Neuter) is a procedure, performed by a veterinarian, that includes the surgical removal of both testicles. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. In adult dogs, a single incision is placed just in front of the scrotum, from which both testicles are removed. The “testicular pedicles”, containing the blood supply

The short answer is yes. But the more important question is when? Recent guidelines suggest the ideal time to spay or neuter your pet depends on their size and breed: Small dogs and cats: Spay or neuter around 6 months of age. Medium to large dogs: Wait until they’re close to one year. Giant breeds (like Great

These are a list of the things that the Veterinarians at The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic may recommend for back pain or back injury with your pet. CT (Computed Tomography) – A CT scan of the spine may be necessary in diagnosing the extent of the spinal injury or degeneration. Herniations of the disc may require Surgical