Pet owners urged to apply for SSPCA service
Pet owners in Paisley are being urged to make use of the Scottish SPCA low cost neutering service which is currently available.
The scheme - which offers the treatment at a reduced cost of up to 60 per cent - is currently open to people living in the town within the PA1-PA8 postcode districts.
The neutering procedure will be carried out by University of Glasgow final year veterinary medicine students with supervision by a fully qualified vet.
The surgery will take place every Thursday at the University of Glasgow Veterinary University.
The project , which is a partnership between the animal organisation and the university - has been created to help veterinary students further their training while also helping those who may be unable to afford costs of neutering their pets.
The SSPCA also encourages pet owners to book the procedure as it has a number of benefits for cats and dogs.
These include helping with temperament, especially in males; stops females coming in to season; eliminates risk of unwanted litters; avoids any complications from pregnancies; lessens the risk of diseases related to reproduction and reduces the number of strays.
An SSPCA spokesperson said: “We’ve teamed up with the University of Glasgow to offer a cut-price neutering programme for pet owners.
“The reduced cost scheme helps pet owners make big savings.
“It can cost over £100 to neuter a cat at a vet but we can offer it at the discounted price of £40.
“For a dog to be neutered, it can cost over £300 at a private vet.
“Through our project, it costs £80 for a male and £105 a female – a saving of well over 60 per cent.
“We are taking applications just now for any pet owners in the Paisley area who may find this to be a useful and beneficial service for both them and their pets.
“We would encourage anyone who is interested in this to please get in touch and fill out an application.
“Please note that we are not currently offering the procedure to female dogs.”
For more information on the neutering service, or to apply, visit www.scottishspca.org/neutering or call 0845 557 1062.