Getting a new pet can be really exciting. You’re finding a new companion and member of your family who will love you no matter what. One of the things you should know is the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. It can be good for their safety as well as their quality of life and control the animal population.
It will prolong their lives
One of the reasons to neuter or spay your cat or dog is to help them live longer. Animals that have not had the procedure are more likely to develop uterine infections and breast cancer which can be fatal in both dogs and cats.
Their behavior will improve
Male pets that have been neutered are much better behaved than those that aren’t and are much less likely to wander from home. This way you don’t have to worry about them spraying or urinating in the house or trying to run away.
Control the animal population
Choosing to spay your cat can reduce the number of unwanted animals. Shelters are often over filled and are some even euthanize the animals that they don’t have room for or cannot take care of. Spaying can help ensure that there are fewer animals born that will become strays of suffer in a shelter.
There are plenty more reasons to spay or neuter your pets, but these are just a few of the most important. Pet owners have a responsibility to give their animals the best quality of life that they can, and spaying and neutering is part of that. There are plenty of affordable spay and neuter clinics out there, and now you know why you should spay and neuter your pets. More: www.azpaws.org