Dogs
The reality is that there are too many dogs and cats in the world who need a loving home and there's just not enough homes for all of them.
- Spay Or Neuter Pets To Prevent Health Problems
By Linda Cole Getting a puppy or kitten is so much fun. Watching them learn, investigate new things and grow is exciting, but they soon reach the age where they're mature enough to reproduce. It's best to have them spayed or neutered to prevent...
- Spaying Or Neutering Can Save Your Dog’s Life
By Ruthie Bently To spay or not to spay, that is the question. There are two schools of thought when considering spaying or neutering a dog. Do you realize that by spaying or neutering your dog, you may actually be saving their life? You cannot adopt...
- Dog Neutering
The most practical way to control birth of unwanted puppies is by means of dog neutering (castration) and spraying. Both are surgical procedures for sterilization, wherein the former involves removal of testicles in male dogs and the latter refers...
- Spaying Your Dog
For people with pet dogs, the importance of spaying cannot be stressed enough. It is absolutely imperative for a dog owner to spay their dog, as this avoids a lot of unwanted and unnecessary complications in the future. Spaying a dog is by no means...
- A Million And One Reasons To Spay Or Neuter Your Pet
I was hanging out with a friend and her dog the other day when I noticed that the dog had not been neutered yet. I knew the dog was fairly young, but also knew that she had him for at least six months. Trying hard not to be entirely overbearing,...
Dogs
Why Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pet?
According to The Human Society of the United States (http://www.humanesociety.org/), an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals enter animal shelters every year in the United States alone.
The reality is that there are too many dogs and cats in the world who need a loving home and there's just not enough homes for all of them. Sadly, many of rescued animals are euthanized or put to sleep each year because no one has adopted them. So, if you sincerely want to care for a pet, the best thing to do is adopt one from your local shelter.
Dog owners should never attempt to breed dogs on their own if they don’t have a good working knowledge about canine genetics. Improper breeding can bring about health and behavioral problems, and should only be done in animals who are over two years of age and who passed all necessary physical and behavioral examinations. It’s best to leave “breeding” to the experts.
What is Spaying and Neutering?
Spaying or ovariohysterectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries of a female animal. Neutering is used to describe the castration of a male animal. However, the term “neutering” is also used to describe the procedure of the surgical removal of the reproductive organ of a female or male animal. (http://www.americanhumane.org/)
What are the Benefits of Spaying and Neutering?
Spaying and neutering a pet reduces the risk of some cancers such as breast cancer in females and prostate cancer in males.
The natural urge to mate disappears so a pet will not be desperate to “go out” and find a partner. Thus, neutered pets are more less likely to get lost, get hit by a car, or get into fights with other animals.
Unpleasant instinctive habits such as marking a territory, or making inappropriate sexual approaches towards people or objects is avoided.
Unwanted pregnancy is avoided and animal population can be better controlled.
(http://www.paws.org/why-spay-neuter.html)
What About the Risks?
As with any form of surgical procedure, spaying or neutering involves benefits as well as some risks so it’s very important to seek a certified veterinarian’s advice and get informed before the procedure is done.
(http://www.dogster.com/)
How much will I need to pay?
If you are concerned about the cost of spaying or neutering service, call your local animal shelter to ask for a low-cost service. You can also check out PAWS as it offers low-cost spay or neuter surgeries to pet owners with low-income. Visit their website to schedule an appointment. (http://www.paws.org/spay-neuter-appointment.html)
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- Spay Or Neuter Pets To Prevent Health Problems
By Linda Cole Getting a puppy or kitten is so much fun. Watching them learn, investigate new things and grow is exciting, but they soon reach the age where they're mature enough to reproduce. It's best to have them spayed or neutered to prevent...
- Spaying Or Neutering Can Save Your Dog’s Life
By Ruthie Bently To spay or not to spay, that is the question. There are two schools of thought when considering spaying or neutering a dog. Do you realize that by spaying or neutering your dog, you may actually be saving their life? You cannot adopt...
- Dog Neutering
The most practical way to control birth of unwanted puppies is by means of dog neutering (castration) and spraying. Both are surgical procedures for sterilization, wherein the former involves removal of testicles in male dogs and the latter refers...
- Spaying Your Dog
For people with pet dogs, the importance of spaying cannot be stressed enough. It is absolutely imperative for a dog owner to spay their dog, as this avoids a lot of unwanted and unnecessary complications in the future. Spaying a dog is by no means...
- A Million And One Reasons To Spay Or Neuter Your Pet
I was hanging out with a friend and her dog the other day when I noticed that the dog had not been neutered yet. I knew the dog was fairly young, but also knew that she had him for at least six months. Trying hard not to be entirely overbearing,...