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This Month's Facts

Important Reasons To spay Or Neuter Your Pet
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More than 4 million pets are euthanized in U.S. animal shelters each year simply because they have no home. Many are puppies and kittens less than 6 months old. Help stop this needless loss of life. Spay or neuter your pet. 
Spaying your female pet (Ovariohysterectomy)
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Removal of the ovaries and uterus, ideal age is 4 to 6 months. 

​Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer. 
Eliminates unwanted pregnancies. 
If spayed before the first heat cycle, your pet has a less than 1 percent chance of developing breast cancer. If spayed after one heat cycle, your pet has an 8 percent chance of developing breast cancer. If spayed after two heat cycles, the risk increases to 26 percent. After two years, no protective benefit exists. 
Neutering your male pet (Castration) 

Removal of the testicles and spermatic cord, ideal age is 4 to 6 months. 
Eliminates the risk of testicular cancer, the second most        common tumor in male dogs. 
Greatly reduces the risk of prostate cancer and prostatitis. 
Reduces the risk of perianal tumors. 
Reduces roaming and fighting. 
Eliminates or reduces spraying or marking in males       neutered before 6 months of age or before the onset of these behaviors. 
Eliminates the risk and spread of sexually transmitted diseases. 
Eliminates unwanted litters. 

Common myths
Spaying or neutering your pet does not: 
  • Cause laziness or hyperactivity 
  • Reduce its instinct to protect your family and home 
  • Cause immature behaviors 
  • Postpone or delay normal behavioral maturity 
  • Alter its personality in any manner                                                                                                                                          First Line 

Helpful Information 

 OFFICE HOURS
Monday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm 
Tuesday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm 
Wednesday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm 
Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm 
Saturday 7:30 am to Noon 
Sunday ​Closed
Extended hours on Monday after 6:00 pm are available by appointment only.  

Kennel Pick up Saturday 6-7 pm
Sunday 8-9 am & 6-7 pm 


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10547 Cleveland Road
Garner, NC
​27529
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number   919-359-3595
Fax Number   919-359-8015
Email: front.desk.aardvark@gmail.com

For Emergencies outside of our normal hours please call:
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Veterinary Specialty Hospital
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​919-233-4911
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