The Importance of Spaying Or Neutering Dogs

We've all seen the ads on television advising and admonishing us to have our pets spayed or neutered, but a lot of Americans don't understand the very serious value of subjecting our pets to such a surgery. Some people feel that it's cruel or inhumane, while others simply don't want to go to the expense. Others are worried that it will change their pet's behavior for the worse, making them lazy or indifferent. This is actually quite far from the truth.

Neutering is the act of removing the reproductive organs in males, while spaying is removing the ovaries and uterus of a female. While many owners view it as some sort of cruelty, it actually can control bad habits and reduce overpopulation. If you have a dog, you should seriously consider the benefits posed by neutering or spaying.

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Neutering your male dog can help:

Decrease in the possibility that the dog will run away in search of females in heat Help reduce the aggressiveness caused by testosterone and will make the dog more docile and affectionate Curb the dog's aggressive territory-marking habits, like urinating on things to mark them Calm the dog and make him easier to train Reduce the dog's tendency of attempting to copulate with legs, etc, as a show of dominance Make a dog less aggressive towards other male dogs Reduce the risk and incidence of prostate-related health issues Increase the likelihood of your dog living a long, healthy, and happy life

Spaying your female dog can have the following benefits:

Prevent the dog from going through heat, which can cause violence between your dog and other dogs Because your dog doesn't go through heat, she won't make spots on the furniture or bleed on the carpet Spaying your dog early prevents uterine and ovarian cancer (since those organs are removed), and greatly reduces he risk of developing breast cancer Spaying prevents pyometra, an infection of the uterus that can be very painful and life-threatening

At the end of the day, spaying and neutering saves you money, increases the lifespan of your pet, and makes him or her more affectionate and less likely to run away. It's simply irresponsible not to spay and neuter your dogs.

The Importance of Spaying Or Neutering Dogs

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Joseph Devine

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