Benefits of Spaying & Neutering

There are many reason to spay and neauter your pet, here are a few reasons why I feel it is a good idea.

Benefits of Neutering: 

• Reduces or eliminates risk of spraying and marking

• Less desire to roam, therefore less likely to be injured in fights or auto accidents

• Risk of testicular cancer is eliminated, and decreases incidence of prostate disease

• Reduces number of unwanted cats/kittens/dogs/puppies

• Decreases aggressive behavior, including dog bites

Benefits of Spaying:

• No heat cycles, therefore males will not be attracted

• Less desire to roam

• Risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer is reduced or eliminated

• Reduces number of unwanted cats/kittens/dogs/puppies

With that said, be responsible.  I do not believe in spaying a dog PRIOR to its first heat cycle.  I feel that the female reproductive system should remain INTACT through the female's first heat cycle.  There are many hormones that females need in order to remain balanced.  Once a female is through her first heat, it would be wise to have her spayed soon after to make less worry over an unwanted pregnancy.