Top Reasons to Have Your Pet spayed or neutered.

If you have ever adopted a pet from a shelter, you know that there is no shortage of choices. You walked in and immediately went “awwwww, Look at that one, or that one.” Though these animals are cute, they are there for a reason. They were most likely dropped off because another dog or cat had a litter of unwanted pups or kittens. Each year more than 4 million pets are euthanized because there is nowhere for them to go. Besides controlling the pet population, there are a number of great reasons why you should get your pet spayed or neutered.

· Eliminate health risks – Male animals will not develop testicular cancer, and for female animals, the risk of breast or mammary cancer is greatly reduced.

· Prostate risk eliminated - Without the influence of testosterone from the testicles, prostatic problems are much less likely. Enlarged prostates can cause difficulty in urinating and also can lead to constipation.

· Reduce wandering – Neutered and spayed pets are less likely to wander away from home to find a mate or follow a scent. Less wandering means less chance for your pet to get into trouble.

· Reduce Aggressiveness – In tact animals are more likely to be aggressive toward other animals and worse yet, people.

· Less Territorial Markings – Neutered males and spayed females mark less than intact animals. This means less stains and odor in your home.

There are many more reasons to have your pet spayed or neutered, but the main reason is to control the pet population. Animals should not have to be euthanized because of something they can’t control. Help the pet population and do your part by taking care of your pet and having it spayed or neutered.