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Some Frequently Asked Questions
about Spaying or Neutering your pet:
Q: Why should I Spay or Neuter
my pet?
 Spayed
and neutered pets are less likely to roam
Spayed
and neutered pets are less aggressive and less prone to behavior
problems
Spaying
and neutering eliminates the chances of ovarian or uterine cancer
and greatly reduces the chances of breast or prostrate cancer
in your cat or dog
Neutered
cats are less likely to "mark" their territory and
spayed female dogs and cats are cleaner, better behaved and don't
attract unwanted males
Communities
spend a lot of money to eliminate and control unwanted animals.
Unwanted and accidental litters significantly add to the problem.
Spaying and neutering saves lives and money.
Q. My pets never go out so they
don't need to spayed or neutered, do they?
There is always the chance that
your pet will get out and be roaming, even for a short period.
And there are the other benefits of spaying and neutering, like
the prevention of cancer.
Q. Won't my pet get fat and lazy?
Spaying and neutering does change
your pet's hormonal balances and activity levels. However, most
spay/neutered pets that have become fat and lazy are overfed
and lack sufficient exercise.
Q. Won't my pet's personality
change?
Any change will be for the better.
Altered pets are less aggressive towards other dogs or cats,
are less likely to roam, are less prone to behavior problems
and are cleaner. All in all, an altered pet is more pleasant
to have around.
Q. What about the risks associated
with surgery?
There is always a slight risk involved
in any surgery. However, the anesthetics used by veterinarians
today are very safe. Many veterinarians also use heart and respiratory
rate monitors. Bottom line: the benefits far outweigh the risks
- but be sure to discuss it with your vet.
Q. Aren't I giving up the chance
to make money by selling puppies and kittens?
Even experienced breeders are fortunate
if they break even on raising purebred litters. The cost, which
includes stud fees, vaccinations, health care and quality food
consumes most of the "profit."
Q. But, wouldn't my children benefit
from watching our pet give birth?
Pets often have litters at inconvenient
times and in unusual places. The mother can also become very
upset if not given the privacy she desires. These intrusions
can cause the mother to have problems, such as unwillingness
to care for her babies or injury to owners.
Q. We really want another pet
just like our dog/cat. Wouldn't we be giving that up?
Breeding two animals rarely results
in offspring that are exactly like one of the parents. And, that's
with purebreds. It's virtually impossible with mixed breeds.
Q. Won't neutering take away his
manhood?
Dogs and cats are not "macho".
The only things the pet will miss out on are fighting and running
away from home.
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Why
Spay and Neuter?