Spay/Neuter All Pets, Inc. (SNAP)
P.O. Box 1277
Louisa, VA 23093
ph: 540.967.3573
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F.A.Q
Have some questions about pet sterilization? If your question is not answered below, please feel free to contact us at mail@snapva.org. Someone will respond to you within 3 business days.
- Question: How will sterilization affect my pet's health?
- In general, it helps dogs and cats live longer and healthier lives.
- Spaying reduces or eliminates the possibility of uterine, ovarian and breast cancer.
- Neutering reduces or eliminates testicular cancer and prostrate disease.
- Question: How will sterilization affect my pet's behavior?
- It makes pets better and more affectionate companions
- Neutering makes cats less likely to spray and mark territory.
- Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle thereby eliminating incessant crying, nervous behavior and attracting unwanted male animals.
- Lessens temperament and biting problems.
- Lessens likelihood of roaming the neighborhood, running away and fighting.
- Question: How old should my pet be before spaying or neutering?
- The ideal age is between 12-16 weeks.
- Kittens can be spayed or neutered as early as 8 weeks of age if they weigh at least 2 pounds.
- Puppies can be sterilized at 3 months.
- In general, surgery is much easier on younger animals.
- Females do not need to go through a "heat" cycle before spaying.
- Question: Shouldn't my pet have one litter first?
- The evidence shows that females spayed before their first heat cycle are healthier.
- Many veterinarians sterilize dogs and cats as young as eight weeks of age.
- Check with your veterinarian for the appropriate time for these procedures.
- Question: Will my pet get fat and lazy?
- Pets get fat and lazy because of a lack of exercise and/or they are fed too much food.
- Your veterinarian can advise you of the right diet if your pet is gaining too much weight.
- Question: Will my dog still protect me?
- Spaying and neutering does not affect a dog's natural instinct to protect family and home. A dog's personality is formed more by genetics and environment than by sex hormones.
- Question: Where do I take my pet for the SNAP shuttle?
- On the morning of your scheduled appointment, please bring your pet to our SNAP building which is located in the alley behind the Main Street businesses in Louisa - right under the water tower.
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P.O. Box 1277
Louisa, VA 23093
ph: 540.967.3573
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