Help the World – and Your Pet Too! Some of the Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Pets
By getting your pet spayed or neutered, you will completely eliminate the possibility of them producing a litter. If your un-neutered pet frequently roams, then he or she can contribute to the very serious pet overpopulation problem we have by getting someone else’s pet pregnant or getting pregnant themselves. Stray cats and feral cats are already a problem in many places in the U.S. and around the world.
You can do your part to help reduce the problem by simply getting your pet neutered or spayed. Doing so will also benefit his or her health. It is important to note pets that undergo this surgery live on average 2-5 years longer than pets that don't.
The surgical procedure of neutering and spaying (OVH or ovariohysterectomy) is usually done when your pet is around five or six months old. However, it can also be done safely on adults. It is usually best for you to have your dog or cat neutered or spayed before they reach sexual maturity since doing so will decrease the risk of health problems in the future.
Pets that are not fixed are more likely to suffer from diseases affecting their reproductive systems. Whenever they go in heat, their behavior will change dramatically as well. They will want to escape and mingle with other cats or dogs in the area. Oftentimes, this will result in fighting or car accidents resulting in unexpected veterinary bills. In addition, many behavioral problems with your pet are prevented by spaying or neutering. In some cases, pets will become destructive. Male dogs and cats are especially known for urine marking to mark their territory. Your dog may even start biting people and acting aggressively. You can avoid all of these problems simply by spaying or neutering your pet.
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