[onscreen action] Dr. Gary Block on screen talking.


[male narrator] Hi.
I'm Doctor Gary Block with the
Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
and co-owner of Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
in East Greenwich Rhode Island.


[onscreen action] Computer user browses bio of Dr. Gray Block online.
In vets office, Dr. Block is meeting with a woman and her dog.

[narrator] Today I'm discussing what it means to have your pet
spayed or neutered.

[onscreen action] A dog is on an operating table about to be spayed or neutered.

[narrator] Spaying and neutering are common veterinary medical
procedures that keep cats and dogs from reproducing.

[onscreen action] Dr. Block is on screen talking.

[narrator] Spaying is the medical procedure for female
pets, and neutering is the procedure for male pets.

Spaying and neutering are the only reliable ways
to control cat and dog reproduction.

[onscreen action] A kitten is playing with a toy.

[narrator] The typical age for spaying and neutering pets
is four to five months old,
although cats and dogs as young as eight weeks of age
can be spayed or neutered.

[onscreen action]A cat is being brought into the vet to be spayed/neutered.

[narrator] Pets can be spayed or neutered at your local
veterinary practice, and many communities
have reduced or low cost spay/neuter services
available through organizations such as
the local Humane Society or SPCA.

[onscreen action] A Vet is performing the procedure on a dog.

[narrator] No matter which option you choose, a veterinarian
will be performing the procedure.

[onscreen action] A woman and her dog are in the waiting room at a Vet’s office.

[narrator] You should be as informed as possible about any
medical procedure for your pets.

[onscreen action]In an exam room, a Vet staff member is meeting with a woman and her dog.

[narrator] And spaying and neutering are no exception.
In addition to doing your own research,
be sure to consult with the veterinarian and staff
at the location you select.

They will be able to provide you with all
of the details about the procedure,
and what you should be prepared for
on the day of your pet's surgery.

[onscreen action] Dr. Block is on the screen talking.

[narrator] The decision to spay or neuter is an important matter
for all pet owners to consider.