The Pros And Cons Of Animal Spaying And Neutering

Over time pet owners develop strong relationships with their animals, initiating them as family. Owners will alter the animal’s physical appearance to adhere to their liking. There are various modifications that have been observed throughout the years, such as: ear cropping, color dying, tail docking, de-barking, de-clawing. These modifications directly affect the animal, whereas fixing your pet not only affects them, but the entire companion animal community as well. Spay/ neutering is directed at improving the health of the animal as well as the lives of other companion animals that reside in shelters. Spaying/ neutering prevents the serious issue of overpopulation, results show an increase in desired behavior, leaves the owner with less health problems to manage in the
(“pros and cons of spaying and neutering in dogs, Woodbridge animal hospital) o “Although the total dog and cat population is unknown in the US, as is the total number of pets killed, estimates suggest that between one-tenth and one-quarter of the entire US pet population is destroyed annually because of a surplus dog and cat problem.”(Olson, 1993) o Public health educate the public
♣ To effectively implement spay/neutering practices we must promote public education regarding husbandry, animal behavior, responsible pet ownership and the effects of pets on the environment. o Spaying/ Neutering results in a cleaner, calmer dog. o Controlling unwanted pet hehaviour
• Less inclined to seek out a mate
• No more bloody discharge that occurs when the animal is in heat
• tend to be more gentle and affectionate; less aggressive
• no more need to mark his