BENEFITS of SPAYING & NEUTERING

For Spayed Females:

1. No risk of uterine or ovarian cancer
2. No risk of pyometra, a serious uterine infection common in older females
3. Greatly reduced risk of mammary cancer if performed at an early age
4. No need to suffer through the personality changes and discharge that occur during heat

For Neutered Males:

1. No risk of testicular cancer
2. Prevents the age-related prostate enlargement that otherwise will occur in male dogs
3. Greatly decreased risk of being hit by car or getting lost while roaming after female
                

Statistic: 70% of dogs hit by cars are unneutered males.

Spaying and neutering pets provide these other benefits as well:

1) Reduces pet population (Approx. 8000 dogs and cats are euthanized each year in wake county!)

2) Decreases the incidence of certain behavioral problems (spraying, roaming, mounting and fighting).

3) Strengthens the bond between owner and pet (Neutered pets tend to develop a closer relationship to the family).

4) Reduces the risk of disease or other health problems (see list above)

NOTE: Non-neutered animals often have higher veterinary bills due to problems that arise secondarily to fighting and roaming. These problems include abscesses, infectious diseases, and being hit by a car.

Controlling the pet population is an important
part of everyone’s safety and peace of mind.