BREWSTER, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roosevelt Veterinary Center in Brewster, NY is urging pet owners to spay or neuter their pets. According to veterinarian Dr. Allison Glassman, spay and neuter operations offer important wellness benefits for pets. This includes reducing the risk for cancer and eliminating many unwanted behaviors. The animal hospital offers low-cost spay and neuter operations in order to help pet owners afford this surgery for their pets. The clinic also offers laparoscopic spay and neuter operations. This cutting-edge procedure is minimally invasive, which speeds the recovery process and reduces the risk for complications.
Brewster and Beacon pet owners have two different options for spaying or neutering their pets. Roosevelt Veterinary Center offers low-cost spay and neuter operations as well as high-tech, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
"Our pet hospital is committed to offering pet owners high-quality, affordable care," said Dr. Allison Glassman. "In keeping with this mission, we offer a traditional, low-cost spay and neuter clinic to keep these important vet care procedures affordable for all pet owners."
In addition to the low-cost operations, the veterinarian also performs minimally-invasive laparoscopic spay/neuter operations. During a laparoscopic spay, the surgery is performed through several small incisions rather than a traditional large abdominal opening. The smaller incisions are associated with a reduced risk for complications and shorter recovery time.
"While laparoscopic procedures require advanced equipment and cost more than traditional operations, many of our pet owners prefer these procedures," said Dr. Glassman. "A laparoscopic spay is less invasive that the traditional open spay technique. This minimizes pain and distress in the pet, while also reducing the risk for complications."
Dr. Glassman stressed, however, that traditional spay or neuter operations are just as safe and effective as the newer laparoscopic techniques.
"Traditional, low-cost operations are still the standard method for spaying or neutering pets," said Dr. Glassman. "Laparoscopic procedures can be very expensive because of the advanced technology and training required. Our low-cost spay/neuter clinic ensures that all pet owners are able to afford the quality care their pets deserve. We want to provide pet owners with the best vet care options."
According to Dr. Glassman, spay and neuter operations offer important health and behavioral benefits. Spaying females before the first heat reduces the risk for breast and cervical cancers. Neutering males helps focus their attention on the family, rather than on finding a mate.
Roosevelt Veterinary Center offers the low-cost spay/neuter clinic in Brewster every Thursday. The procedures are also offered at the Beacon clinic on Wednesdays. An appointment is required for all operations.