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Originally Posted by L-Pink
Because killing unwanted animals is pathetic.
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Yep and unless you're a breeder there is no reason not to.
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Spaying & Neutering is Healthier
Did you know that dogs are healthier when they are spayed or neutered? There are some diseases that happen less often in animals that have been spayed or neutered. That's a good reason to give your dog the operation, isn't it? It's a very responsible thing to do.
Spaying will reduce the risk of breast cancer. Almost 50% of unsprayed dogs develop breast tumors. Benefits to your pet after neutering mean that females have less chance of ovarian cancer or uterine infections if it is done before their first "heat". Each cycle they experience increases the chances of illness greatly, as much as ten times each! Spaying early almost eliminates this risk. Uterine disease is no longer a problem after spaying. Pyometra, (an infection that can be fatal) and uterine cancer are no longer a risk. Ovarian cysts that can be sometimes very painful are no longer even a consideration after spaying.
Neutering significantly lowers the risk of prostate gland and testicular cancer in male dogs. Almost 60% of intact males suffer from prostate cancer, why not make the odds a little better? Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular tumors as well. Males who are neutered have less of a desire to roam, fight, mark and be destructive.
Another benefit is that you will not have to clean up the mess which happens during each heat cycle!
Behavioral wise, your pooch or feline will be calmer and more reliable. You also won?t have male strays staying at your house trying to get to your female. And you will not have to deal with your dog trying to get out to get to the opposite sex by fence climbing, dirt digging, or any other way they can use to get out. This is their instinct, you can't stop it. With cats, it's prowling, spraying and fighting! From a behavioral standpoint, neutered animals are more reliable, stable and have about sixty percent (60%) less problems than those left "intact."
It takes only one escape to find a female and become a villain of pet overpopulation. One cat and her kits will produce over 420,000 cats in about seven years!
Spaying and neutering also prolongs a pets life. Almost by twice the life span in cats, and a significant number of years for dogs.
A spayed or neutered pet is more likely to wander less, and runs less risk of being hit by a car, or being attacked by wildlife.