Reasons and Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

There are several reasons to neuter your pet, including the prevention of cancer, testicular cancer, and unwanted litters. In addition to reducing your pet's chances of contracting diseases, spaying eliminates the risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and uterine cancer. These health benefits are only a few of the reasons why you should consider neutering your pet.

Spaying prevents cancer

A recent study sheds new light on the age-old question of whether or not spaying or neutering animals prevents cancer. It showed that animals that are neutered or spayed were more likely to live long enough to develop cancer. On the other hand, intact animals were younger, which could mean that they do not age into a period when their chances of developing cancer are higher. Until now, the answer has been a resounding "no."

Neutering prevents testicular cancer

Although there is no guarantee that spaying or neutering your pet will prevent testicular cancer, spaying is the best way to reduce the risk of testicular cancer. The procedure involves surgically removing the testicles and uterus. In dogs, spaying will also remove the ovaries and uterus. While this procedure may be painful, it will also prevent your pet from wandering and causing any danger to other animals.



It reduces unwanted behaviors

The benefits of spaying or neutering your pet are numerous. For one thing, spaying your pet will reduce unwanted behaviors such as aggressiveness, roaming, straying, and mounting. For another, spaying can lower your pet's risk of developing cancer of the reproductive system, including breast cancer. Also, by neutering your pet, you will be reducing your pet's risk of testicular cancer, prostate disease, and mood swings. In addition, spaying will keep your pet from becoming more destructive or engaging in serious fights with neighborhood strays or the vet.

It prevents unwanted litters

Male and female cats are both at risk for developing mammary tumors and breast cancer when unfixed. Males often wander aimlessly and will dig under fences or leap out the back door to look for a potential mate. These unwanted litters can be dangerous and may lead to an overpopulation of shelter animals. Spaying or neutering your pet before they reach puberty is the best way to prevent unwanted litters and enjoy a long and healthy life.

It prevents infections

In addition to preventing a variety of infections, spaying or neutering your pet can also extend your pet's life. Spaying female pets prevents uterine infections and mammary tumors. In addition, spaying prevents female pets from contracting pyometra, a bacterial infection of the uterus that can be fatal. Neutering male pets prevents testicular cancer and prostate problems.

 

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