Kittens can be safely spayed or neutered at eight weeks, or as soon as they weigh two pounds (and are healthy). The Humane Alliance’s When to Spay Campaign educates pet owners on when they should get their pet spayed/neutered. Featuring videos and a social media campaign, When to Spay provides the facts and stats on early-age spay/neuter in a fun format. The When to Spay crew even organized a flash mob in Asheville, N.C. (yes, there’s a video)!
The When to Spay site features testimonials from veterinarians who support early-age spay/neuter and Vet Corner blog posts from Boyd Harrell, DVM on the health benefits of early-age spay/neuter.
“Early age surgery is safe with fewer post-surgery concerns, is less stressful on the patient, provides a quicker recover time, and is generally less expensive than later age spay/neuter,” says Dr. Harrell.
Here are just a few of the benefits of early-age spay/neuter:
- It’s an easier, faster procedure.
- Patients recover more quickly.
- Patients have fewer complications.
- It provides the highest level of prevention of litters.
- It produces the most prevention per dollar invested.
When to Spay is a great resource to share with veterinary professionalsand anyone elsewho is not yet convinced that early-age spay/neuter is the way to go.
Check out the When to Spay campaign here.
Read more about the benefits of and techniques for early-age spay/neuter on Alley Cat Allies’ website.