Slide 1: SPAY DAY 2011
This is an annual campaign of The Humane Society of the United States to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats PERKINS ROAD PET CLINIC
is proud to support the Humane Society by offering a local Spay Day Clinic Month of February = 20% Discount
February 17th Only = 25% Discount
on all Spays and Neuters This photo of Dagnabit, submitted by Kim Dudek, won the 2010 Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest Judged Category.
Slide 2: Pet Overpopulation Estimates Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year: 6-8 Million
Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year: 3-4 Million
Number of cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year: 3-4 Million
Slide 3: Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering Myth: My pet will get fat and lazy
Fact: Once spayed or neutered, certain hormone
levels will decrease causing metabolism to
slow. Adjustments in diet and exercise will
keep your pet lean and trim.
Slide 4: Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering Myth: It is better to have one litter first
Fact: Research has shown that females spayed
before their first heat are typically healthier.
By spaying at an early age, the risk of certain
cancers are reduced up to 10 fold.
Slide 5: Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering Myth: I want my dog to be protective
Fact: Spaying or neutering does not affect a dog’s
natural instinct to protect home and family.
A dog’s personality is formed more by
genetics and environment than by sex
hormones.
Slide 6: Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering Myth: My pet is so special, I want a puppy from her.
Fact: A dog or cat may be a great pet, but that
doesn’t mean her offspring will be a carbon
copy. Professional animal breeders who follow
generations of bloodlines can’t guarantee they
will get just what they want out of a particular
litter. A pet owner’s chances are even
slimmer. In fact, an entire litter of puppies or
kittens might receive all of mom or dad’s
worst characteristics.
Slide 7: Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering Myth: It is too expensive.
Fact: Spay day is an excellent opportunity to receive all the benefits at a reduced cost. Whatever the actual price, it is a small investment to ensure a healthier life for your pet.
Slide 8: Benefits to your pet Helps your pet live a healthier life
Reduce the incidence certain health problems that can be difficult or expensive to treat
Spaying eliminates the possibility or uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first heat cycle
Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate cancer
Slide 9: Benefits to you Makes your pet more affectionate companions
Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray or mark territory
Spaying eliminates the heat cycle
Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavioral and temperament problems
Sterilized animals are less likely to bite or roam neighborhoods
Slide 10: Benefits to your community Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals
Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks
Stray pets and homeless animals are a great nuisance and can spread diseases and parasites
Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife
Slide 11: Pre-surgical recommendations Pre-Surgical Blood Screening
-Complete Blood Count-to evaluate for infection, anemia, or clotting deficiencies
-Chemistry check-to evaluate liver and kidney
enzymes, the filtering organs for anesthesia
Pre-Surgical EKG
An EKG is an electrical tracing of the heart’s function, and can show changes in the heart long before they can be heard.
Vital Scan Monitoring
This monitors heart rate, EKG, blood pressure, oxygenation, respiration, and temperature while under anesthesia. This is a valuable life saving instrument.
Slide 12: Procedure - Spay
Slide 13: Procedure - Neuter
Slide 14: Look what can happen! Pyometra – infected uterus
Slide 15: Look what can happen! Testicular Cancer
Slide 16: PERKINS ROAD PET CLINIC Whole Month of February
20% Discount on all spays and neuters
February 17th, 2011 Only
25% Discount on all Spays and Neuters
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