Top Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

StewiesMom · 03-17-2006, 07:36 AM

1. Your female dog or cat will live a longer, healthier life.
Spaying—the removal of the ovaries and uterus—is a veterinary procedure performed under general anesthesia that usually requires minimal hospitalization. Spaying a female cat or dog helps prevent pyometra (pus-filled uterus) and breast cancer. Treatment of pyometra requires hospitalization, intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Breast cancer can be fatal in about 50 percent of female dogs and in 90 percent of female cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.

2. There are major health benefits for your male animal companion, too.
Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male dog or cat—the surgical removal of the testicles—prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age.

3. Your spayed female won't go into heat.
While cycles can vary greatly, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house. Unspayed female dogs generally have a bloody discharge for about a week, and can conceive for another week or so.

4. Your male dog won't need to roam away from home…
An intact male in search of a mate will do just about anything to get one! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males.

5. …and he will be much better behaved to boot!
Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Indoors, male dogs may embarrass you by mounting on furniture and human legs when stimulated. And FYI, a neutered dog protects his home and family just as well as unneutered dog--and many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering.

6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat.
It's no use to use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake.

7. Spaying or neutering is highly cost-effective.
The cost of your pet's spay or neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into fights with neighborhood strays…or the cost of cleaning the carpet that your unspayed female keeps mistaking for her litter box, or the cost of…well, you get the idea!

8. It's good for the community.
Stray animals pose real problems in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause vehicular accidents, damage the local fauna and scare children.

9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to witness the miracle of birth.
We've heard this one a lot. But you know what? Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping teaches your children irresponsibility. Anyone who has seen an animal euthanized in a shelter for lack of a home knows the trust behind this dangerous myth. There are countless books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a responsible manner.

10. It packs a powerful punch in the fight against pet overpopulation.
Millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized annually or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unwanted, unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.

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Lexi Rae · 03-17-2006, 07:37 AM

thanks kristy

rrosenberry · 03-17-2006, 07:39 AM

I so agree, I have a sticker,, SPAY today, Save a life Tomorrow.
Waaayyyy to many unwanted pets now.

TOO sad.

StewiesMom · 03-17-2006, 07:40 AM

I have to admit my favorite is #9. I hope this can be stickied!

rrosenberry · 03-17-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I have to admit my favorite is #9. I hope this can be stickied!

Yes, a better show for them would be being 14-17 with an unwanted, pregnancy and figuring out what the H you're gonna do now.

Diego · 03-17-2006, 07:49 AM

Thank you for this great post .

browniesmom622 · 03-17-2006, 08:16 AM

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2. There are major health benefits for your male animal companion, too.
Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male dog or cat—the surgical removal of the testicles—prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age.

i got a question about this one why before 6 months isnt it once there gone theres no more risk ?

OLIVIA_KARHIS · 03-17-2006, 08:39 AM

I have a problem with # 6. I am not saying it happens to EVERY ONE.. but when I got my cat fixed he got SOO fat! I could not belive it! and he was the runt of the litter.

alisonJ · 03-17-2006, 03:38 PM

scrapbetter · 03-17-2006, 04:12 PM

Both my dog and cat are fixed and neither are overweight.. In fact my cat is 9lbs...she's petite...
Bren

Babbie · 03-18-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OLIVIA_KARHIS

I have a problem with # 6. I am not saying it happens to EVERY ONE.. but when I got my cat fixed he got SOO fat! I could not belive it! and he was the runt of the litter.

all three of my pets that got fixed did not gain weight...they did calm down and maybe donnot burn the same amount of calories? Maybe...but just like with people, pets get fat when they eat too much

03-17-2006, 07:36 AM	#1
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago (Bridgeport) Posts: 6,290	Top Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet! 1. Your female dog or cat will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying—the removal of the ovaries and uterus—is a veterinary procedure performed under general anesthesia that usually requires minimal hospitalization. Spaying a female cat or dog helps prevent pyometra (pus-filled uterus) and breast cancer. Treatment of pyometra requires hospitalization, intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Breast cancer can be fatal in about 50 percent of female dogs and in 90 percent of female cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. 2. There are major health benefits for your male animal companion, too. Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male dog or cat—the surgical removal of the testicles—prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age. 3. Your spayed female won't go into heat. While cycles can vary greatly, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house. Unspayed female dogs generally have a bloody discharge for about a week, and can conceive for another week or so. 4. Your male dog won't need to roam away from home… An intact male in search of a mate will do just about anything to get one! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males. 5. …and he will be much better behaved to boot! Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Indoors, male dogs may embarrass you by mounting on furniture and human legs when stimulated. And FYI, a neutered dog protects his home and family just as well as unneutered dog--and many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering. 6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat. It's no use to use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake. 7. Spaying or neutering is highly cost-effective. The cost of your pet's spay or neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into fights with neighborhood strays…or the cost of cleaning the carpet that your unspayed female keeps mistaking for her litter box, or the cost of…well, you get the idea! 8. It's good for the community. Stray animals pose real problems in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause vehicular accidents, damage the local fauna and scare children. 9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to witness the miracle of birth. We've heard this one a lot. But you know what? Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping teaches your children irresponsibility. Anyone who has seen an animal euthanized in a shelter for lack of a home knows the trust behind this dangerous myth. There are countless books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a responsible manner. 10. It packs a powerful punch in the fight against pet overpopulation. Millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized annually or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unwanted, unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering. from here __________________ Kristy & Stewie

03-17-2006, 07:37 AM	#2
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03-17-2006, 07:39 AM	#3
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,877	I so agree, I have a sticker,, SPAY today, Save a life Tomorrow. Waaayyyy to many unwanted pets now. TOO sad. __________________ ***********~Rhonda, Bailey and Bella~- SSLS * ******STOP Supporting Puppy Mills http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HM8U...elated&search=

03-17-2006, 07:40 AM	#4
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago (Bridgeport) Posts: 6,290	I have to admit my favorite is #9. I hope this can be stickied! __________________ Kristy & Stewie

03-17-2006, 08:16 AM	#7
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,184 Blog Entries: 2	[quote=StewiesMom][size=3] 2. There are major health benefits for your male animal companion, too. Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male dog or cat—the surgical removal of the testicles—prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age. i got a question about this one why before 6 months isnt it once there gone theres no more risk ? __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

03-17-2006, 07:49 AM	#6
Diego YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,136	Thank you for this great post .

03-17-2006, 08:39 AM	#8
OLIVIA_KARHIS Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GERMANY Posts: 1,542	I have a problem with # 6. I am not saying it happens to EVERY ONE.. but when I got my cat fixed he got SOO fat! I could not belive it! and he was the runt of the litter. __________________ Bunny &Bella Supporting The Troops

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03-17-2006, 04:12 PM	#10
scrapbetter Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 192	Both my dog and cat are fixed and neither are overweight.. In fact my cat is 9lbs...she's petite... Bren __________________ Two kids, two dogs, a cat and a fish and that's IT!