This is definitely going to be a heated subject. The decision to spay/neuter is entirely a judgment call that will go on an individual basias. When I had lex I had him neutered because he started the humping and the marking in the house. Once it was done all that stopped and he remained the same loveable lex. I also had him done because I could tell when we were outside if a female had passed by that was not spayed he knew and you could see the change in his demeanor. Plus I knew I was getting lulu. I didn't want to chance any accidental pregnancies being as she was only a quarter of his size. I recently had lulu spayed and there is no change whatsoever in her personality.
Before having the procedure done I really thought hard because I know sometimes things (cancer) can be a big exaggerated. You never know with heatlh care in general and the need to make money. But after living with a male marking and the behaviour when a female came in his vicinity I knew it needed to be done.
Not everyone will agree with doing it or not doing it but I don't regret doing it. If I had it to do all over again I would do it.
Just one thing I would like to say...we all have our own opinions and everyone should remember not to be judgmental because someone chooses the opposite stand. People should also realize that even though you want to get your point across you don't have to be snippy about it.
__________________ Lulu will always be in my heart  |