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Q: Whats the difference between spayed and neutered?

Ovariohysterectomy, or the typical spay”: the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus are removed from a female dog or cat. This makes her unable to reproduce and eliminates her heat cycle and breeding instinct-related behavior. Orchiectomy, or the typical neuter”: the testes are removed from a male dog or cat.

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Spay and neuter helps pets live longer, healthier lives.
Other benefits include:
How much does it cost to spay a dog in Minnesota?
How much is it to get a cat neutered?
What's the difference between spayed and neutered?
How much does it cost to spay a dog in BC?

MN SNAP, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, works to keep pets with the people who love them. Through low- and no-cost spay and neuter surgeries and core vaccinations for cats, dogs and rabbits, MN SNAP collaborates with communities across Minnesota to increase access to affordable veterinary care. MN SNAP’s mission is accomplished via a mobile surgery clinic and a stationary clinic in North Minneapolis. Since 2010, MN SNAP has completed more than 180,309 surgeries in partnership with low-income families and nonprofit rescues and shelters.

Spay and neuter helps pets live longer, healthier lives.

There are many good reasons to spay and neuter. The best reason is to reduce pet overpopulation. Other reasons to spay and neuter:

Spayed and neutered pets enjoy a 14 to 26 percent increase in lifespan over intact animals.
Neutering male cats and dogs decreases urine odor and marking behaviors.
Neutering male cats and dogs decreases the tendency of roaming.
Spay surgery eliminates messy heat cycles.
Spaying and neutering decreases the risk of dog bites due to decreased roaming.
Spaying and neutering pets decreases behavioral problems.
Spaying and neutering reduces the number of pets killed in shelters.

Other benefits include:

Health benefits for female pets include the prevention of life-threatening pyometra, which is an infected uterus. One-fourth of female dogs will develop this condition by age 10. Additional benefits include the prevention of ovarian and uterine cancers.
The cost of your pet’s spay or neuter surgery is less than the cost of caring for a litter or the cost of veterinary treatment for injuries resulting from roaming or fighting.
Animal control resources are maximized with fewer stray animals and dog bites, which saves taxpayer dollars.

Finally, spaying and neutering hasn’t been shown to increase the likelihood of developing obesity or other endocrine diseases.

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Spaying and neutering your pets is key in our fight to end pet overpopulation everywhere! Both household companion animals and outdoor pets, like barn cats and strays, should be spayed or neutered to reduce the risk of disease and prevent more unwanted litters. The following organizations and programs can help ensure your pets are protected.

MNSNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program)

Mobile clinics throughout state of Minnesota, primarily in greater metro area
Offering spay/neuter clinics as well as trap/neuter/return resources

Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers

Located in Golden Valley, MN and/or St. Paul, MN
Offering spay/neuter and vaccination clinics as well as other professional veterinary services

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

Located in Minneapolis, MN – for Minneapolis residents
Offering monthly vaccination and microchip clinics

VeTouch

Located in Minneapolis, MN
Offering free basic veterinary care for low or no-income families, provided by veterinary students from the University of Minnesota on a monthly basis

Northland Spay/Neuter Clinic

Located in Duluth, MN
Offering spay/neuter and vaccination clinics as well as trap/neuter/return resources

Pet Fixers, run by Great River Rescue

Located in Bemidji, MN
Offering spay/neuter and vaccination resources

Minn-Kota PAAWS Spay/Neuter Clinic

Located in Fargo, ND and serving its surrounding communities
Offering spay/neuter and vaccinations clinics, trap/neuter/return (TNR) resources, as well as general assistance to keep pets with their people

Veterinary care for dogs, cats and other pets. Services may include pet care and supplies.

Fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels to deliver high-quality spay/neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota.

They also spay and neuter free roaming, community outdoor cats (feral cats).

Spay and neuter services provided for: dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and rabbits.

Provides vaccinations, microchipping, mite/tick/flea treatment and limited basic treatment to surgery patients only

Qualified clients must show a Minnesota-issued identification and one of the following:
* Proof of participation in a federal or Minnesota needs-based public assistance program
* Most recent income tax return showing a single household income of less than $47,600 or family household income of less than $68,000.
* Any caretaker of free roaming, community outdoor cats (feral cats) qualifies to have those cats spayed or neutered (regardless of their financial status).

Mobile surgery clinic travels to a pre-scheduled destination every day of the week. Must register for surgery online.

How much does it cost to spay a dog in Minnesota?

While there are a lot of variables, spaying will typically run $50–$500.

How much is it to get a cat neutered?

As with spaying, neutering can also take place at a low-cost clinic or shelter and will usually cost less, around $30-50. Keep in mind that there can be other costs associated with these procedures as well, from the cost of vaccinations beforehand to pre-surgery bloodwork to make sure your cat is in optimal health.

What's the difference between spayed and neutered?

Ovariohysterectomy, or the typical “spay”: the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus are removed from a female dog or cat. This makes her unable to reproduce and eliminates her heat cycle and breeding instinct-related behavior. Orchiectomy, or the typical “neuter”: the testes are removed from a male dog or cat.