WHY YOU SHOULD SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET....

In addition to the many health benefits, neutering

and spaying helps control the problem of unwanted pets.

IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR PET!

• Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.

• Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of several health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.

• Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.

• Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.

IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!

• Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.

• Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.

• Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle.  Estrus lasts an average of 6 to 12 days, often twice a year in dogs and an average of 6 to 7 days three or more times a year in cats.

• Females in heat can cry endlessly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals.

• Spaying and neutering makes pets less likely to bite or exhibit behavior and temperament problems.

• Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.

There is no evidence to suggest that an animal that has had on litter is more "content" than one that has not, nor is there any evidence to suggest neutering or spaying makes a pet lazy.  Neutered or spayed animals do require fewer calories, though, but proper nutrition and exercise will help prevent obesity.

Neutering and spaying helps ensure a long, happy, healthy life for you pet, for you, and for your community.