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Originally Posted by Maximo  There was a thread here, active within the past couple of weeks, can't find it, that demonstrates people are finding low cost spay and neuter options. The very low costs were shocking to me, and my first thought was that corners were being cut. I guess there are some vets and organizations that are doing it for reasonable prices for the good of the community, perhaps supported by donations.
The most often cited reason for putting off neutering males that I have read on YT is aversion to emasculation.
I felt rushed to neuter Max at 6 months, like some alarm bell was going to go off and turn him into a monster. He is in great shape. Can't explain why I wish I had waited a little longer. |
There are foundations that you can donate to that support these types of clinics. The need is so great to try to control the pet overpopulation that there are mobile clinics in some areas that offer both spay/neuter services as well as basic vaccines. Additionally, there are further discounts for breed specific dogs (like pits for example) where they even offer to transport your dog to the clinic. It seems pretty logical to me that the need is there for a reason. These are not cost cutting hack shops, many times vests will volunteer their services for FREE because they feel so strongly about this necessity. My vet and several other vet hospitals in my area all support the local PAWS and offer low cost certificates for purchase. All 3 of mine as well as Truman as well were spayed/neutered this way. There was no difference between the procedure with the certificate just a wise purchcase on my part. Of course, I purchased additional blood work but that is always a choice for any surgery. I've talked to him about his participation before and he said that he feels that strongly about the benefits. He also participates in rescue by giving discounts to organization as well as being a member of a Greyhound rescue.