Every year thousands of puppies are born without homes, most of which will never see a loving family. Some of these puppies will live out their life in a shelter, some will be fortunate enough to be adopted, but most will be euthanised. If your not a breeder, spaying or neutering your dog should be something you consider for the well being of your pet. It is a responsible thing to do to help the lives of other pets in the future also. For your pet, it can take care of temperament problems, medical problems, and lengthen the quality of life for your pet.
When you spay a female dog, you remove their reproductive organs. If you neuter a male, you remove his testicles. Both are simple procedures that can be done in the veterinarian's office for a small fee. Usually you can drop off your pet in the morning and pick them up that afternoon. Depending on the health and condition of your pet, it could take a little longer. Your pet will be sedated while undergoing surgery. You will need to return several days later for the vet to remove the stitches. You should contact your veterinarian for further questions about spaying and neutering. They will be able to tell you the best information when it comes to your pet's specific needs.
Spaying or neutering your dog can be a very effective way of calming down their personality. A lot of times it will break habits like chewing, biting, scratching, and fighting in some breeds. It can also help to lengthen the life of your pet. Some studies show that dogs who have been spayed or neutered have lived longer lives. Spaying and neutering can also keep your pets from contracting illnesses such as ovarian cancer and forms of testicular cancer.
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