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The obvious reason spaying and neutering is to prevent unwanted, accidental pregnancies. There are many more benefits, though, that are good for the pet as well as the owner.
The animal population is exploding. Each year millions of unwanted pets are born and most are treated like “living garbage” and disposed of. The primary causes of pet euthanasia are the failure by owners to have their pets spayed or neutered and animals that are abandoned or relinquished to shelters because of obedience problems. This is tragic and reprehensible.. but also preventable. A simple procedure with overwhelming results.
Why Spaying and Neutering is Good For Everyone:
- It’s good for your pet. It reduces the risk of certain reproductive cancers and diseases for both males and females. Spayed or neutered pets also generally live longer lives. For females, it eliminates the heat cycle and therefore, the nervousness, blood and unwelcome males. For males, it stops the mating desire, reduces mounting and the tendency to roam.
- It’s good for you. Usually less expensive to license, a discount is given if your pet is spayed or neutered. It reduces the risk of unwanted litters. There will be no more problems with blood stains, males breaking into your yard, pets running away in search of a mate, and the job of taking care of and finding homes for an unwanted litter. Your pet will be happier, and so will you.
- It’s good for the community. Homeless pets often create serious problems. They destroy property, spread disease and cost a lot of money to control. It’s an agonizing job to euthanize animals because of irresponsible breeding.
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