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The Facts of Life
Important Reasons to Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered
Spaying your Pet - Female |
Neutering Your Pet - Male |
| Ovarioysterectomy - Removal of the ovaries and uterus | Orchiectomy - Removal of the testicles and spermatic cord |
| Ideal Age is 4-6 months | Ideal Age is 4-6 months |
| If spayed before the first heat cycle, there is less than 1/2 of 1% chance of developing breast cancer | Eliminates risk of testicular cancer, the second most commonly reported tumor in male dogs |
| If spayed after one heat cycle, there is an 8% chance of developing breast cancer | Greatly reduced risk of prostate cancer and prostatitis |
| If spayed after two heat cycles, the risk increases to 26% | Reduces risk of perianal tumors |
| After 2 1/2 years, there is no protective benefit | Reduces roaming and fighting behaviors |
| Pets with diabetes or epilepsy should be spayed to prevent hormonal changes that may interfere with medications. | Eliminates or reduces spraying or marking in males neutered before six months of age or before onset of these behaviors |
| Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers | Eliminates risk and spread of sexually transmitted diseases |
| Eliminates unwanted pregnancies. | Eliminates unwanted litters. |
Unfortunate Reality
More than 7.5 million (7,5000,000 +) pets are euthanized in animal shelters in the United States each year simply because they do not have a home. Most of these animals are puppies and kittens less than six months old. Help stop this needless loss of life. Spay and neuter your pet.
Myths
Spaying or neutering your pet DOES NOT:- Cause Laziness
- Cause hyperactivity.
- Reduce a pet's instinct to protect your family and home.
- Cause 'immature' behaviors.
- Postpone or delay normal behavioral maturity.
- Alter their personality in any manner.
