{"id":1333506,"date":"2024-06-20T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agriland.ie\/?p=1333506"},"modified":"2024-06-20T16:19:20","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:19:20","slug":"ispca-launches-campaign-to-control-pet-overpopulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsail.agriland.ie\/farming-news\/ispca-launches-campaign-to-control-pet-overpopulation\/","title":{"rendered":"ISPCA launches campaign to control pet overpopulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has launched its annual SpayAware campaign, ‘StopTheSuffering’, urging pet owners to spay or neuter their animals to promote health benefits and control pet overpopulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative, supported by Veterinary Ireland, highlights the significant advantages of spaying and neutering, including reduced cancer risks and improved pet health and lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veterinary surgeon and ISPCA trustee, Dr. Pete Wedderburn, commented on the importance of these procedures and some common misconceptions about spaying and neutering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s the most effective way to prevent accidental litters of kittens and puppies being born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Spaying female dogs and cats removes the risk of ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the chances of breast cancer. Neutering male dogs and cats lowers the risk of prostate cancer,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n