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There are a number of reasons to have your pet spayed and neutered.
--First, it increases your pet’s chances for a longer, healthier life by reducing the incidence of certain cancers such as breast cancer, and eliminating uterine, ovarian, and testicular cancer.
--Second, a sterilized pet is a better pet. Sterilized pets are less likely to wander and get injured while looking for mates.
--Males who are neutered early in life are less likely to be aggressive.
--Females avoid the messy heat cycle and the barrage of amorous males at your doorstep.
--And, of course, altered pets cannot contribute to the epidemic of overpopulation from accidental breeding thus reducing the number of animals surrendered to shelters every day.
Many people have excuses for not having their pets altered.
--Some may think that their pet will get fat and lazy. Although spaying and neutering may diminish your pet’s overall activity level, tendency to wander, and increase appetite, pets that become fat and lazy after being altered are usually overfed and under exercised.
--Some may want a pet just like the one they have, but breeding two purebred animals rarely results in offspring that are exactly like one of the parents.
--Some may be concerned that their pet’s personality will change, but any change would be for the better. Altered pets are less aggressive toward other dogs and cats, are less likely to urine mark and wander, and generally have better personalities.
--Some may want their children to witness the birth of puppies or kittens; however, most animals will seek privacy and the middle of the night to have their litters. The after care of neonatal animals can be time consuming and complications with pregnancy or the babies can be expensive.
--Finally, many people are concerned about the risks of anesthesia. Although there is always a slight risk involved, the anesthetics currently used by veterinarians are very safe.
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