Spaying & Neutering Dogs – Pros & Cons 

Although spaying and neutering are common, there are many misconceptions about routine surgeries. You need to understand the pros and cons of spaying and neutering. After all, it will significantly impact your pet’s health.

Spayed dogs will not be able to give birth, and neutered dogs will not be able to father a litter. If you are following responsible breeding practices and keeping your dog’s line active truly matters to you, you may not be in a hurry to schedule surgery. Please note that a dog that produces no offspring will not contribute to the one to two million pets that are euthanized in shelters every year.

It might be less stressful for everyone if your dog gets spayed or neutered. Keeping intact pets can cause much stress in the household. For example, animals are more likely to wander in search of mates when unaltered, make urine marks in the house, and vocalize or whine a lot. Sometimes, spaying a puppy before her first heat can cause hormonal imbalances.

Overall, health benefits should be considered.  Spaying eliminated the possibility of fatal uterine infections and reduced the chance of breast cancer. Neutering removes the risk of testicular cancer. Altering may cause weight gain; however, with regular exercise and a healthy diet, this can be easy to manage. Also, if your dog’s hyperactive behavior is also down to hormones, then neutering should help. Many dog owners discover that their dog chills out more after being altered – regardless of whether they are male or female.

Spraying or neutering your pet will provide a lot of practical benefits. Yes, altering has some cons, but most benefits outweigh them. Remember that every dog and family is different. You must research and discuss whether you choose to alter your pet with your veterinarian.