To surgically remove the reproductive organs from a female animal is called spaying. The surgery is known as ovario-hysterectomy and both the uterus and ovaries are removed, which leaves the animal unable to reproduce. The Humane Society encourages this practice as a means of controlling the over population of animals. More than ten million cats and dogs, without homes, are euthanized each year.
Benefits of Spaying
- Aggression and roaming tendencies are reduced
- Many pets become warm-hearted and devoted
- Often stop "marking their territory" by urination
- May reduce the cost of the pet license
- Elimination of heat cycles
- Not having a litter, will prevent the possible death of your pet
- Will reduce the number of unwanted animals
- Females spayed before their first heat have better health
Disadvantages of Spaying
- Possible adverse reactions to anesthesia and suture material
- The hormones that control the growth of muscles, bones, and tendons, are disturbed
- Thyroid disease is more pronounced following neutering
- Higher incidence of some cancers, joint problems and bad reactions to vaccinations
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Cost is less than having a litter
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Millions of dollars are spent each year to capture stray animals
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75% of dogs have been spayed or neutered
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Some owners consider spaying or neutering to be cruel
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Many men have difficulty reconciling the neutering of their male pets
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