Random Things If You Don’t Spay Or Neuter Your Pets, You’re Hurting Them And Yourself (12 items)

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  (#4) Many Unwanted Litters End Up On The Streets

  The sad truth about animal breeding is that there simply aren't enough homes to take in every unwanted puppy or kitten. Irresponsible owners who experience unwanted pet pregnancies will often abandon the young animals, either at a shelter or in the street. Homeless animals tend to reproduce much more often than ones living as a part of a family, which further exacerbates the homeless problem. Many of these animals are collected and sadly euthanized as a result of shelter overcrowding.

  This is one of the most important reasons that everyone should spay and neuter their pets: to prevent the unnecessary deaths of countless abandoned animals.
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  (#2) Spaying Reduces The Risk Of Mammary Cancer

  Fixing your animals can lower their risk of developing a host of different cancers. In females, spaying can decrease the chance that they will develop mammary cancer. Spaying also makes it impossible for your pet to suffer cancers targeting the reproduction system, including some types of uterine cancers. This is especially true of dogs, so make sure to spay your pups in order to keep them healthy.
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  (#3) Neutered Pets Have A Lowered Risk Of Testicular Cancer

  Males also experience some long-term health benefits from be neutered, including a virtually eliminated likelihood of developing testicular cancer. It makes sense that removing the testicles would make testicular cancer a thing of the past, but it also has a positive effect on prostate cancer rates. When it comes to cancer, it seems like neutering might be one of the best preventative measures for any pet.
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  (#9) The Entire Healing Process Only Takes 14 Days

  It's a comforting fact that your newly fixed animal will be good as new as little as 14 days after their surgery. The recovery period may be short, but it's important to make sure that your pet is getting the care and attention it needs to heal as quickly as possible. They should be kept inside your home until they heal, as this lowers the risk of potential infection. Pets should also be monitored to make sure they don't scratch or bite at any sutures that could be torn, which could also lead to infection. Keep your pet comfortable and away from strenuous activities, and they should make a fine recovery.
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  (#1) Fixed Pets Live Longer And Healthier Lives

  Studies have shown that spaying and neutering can play a huge role in the longevity and quality of your pet's life. In the US states that have the highest rates of spaying and neutering, both males and females have longer lifespans than their intact counterparts. Fixed male dogs live on average 18% longer lives, while females come in with an even more impressive 23% life expectancy increase.

  By fixing your animal, you eliminate a lot of the behaviors and other conditions that could shorten your pet's life.
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  (#12) It's Not Just Cats And Dogs That Need To Be Fixed

  While cats and dogs are two of the most popular pets out there, that doesn't mean they are the only animals that should be spayed and neutered. Rabbits are another common pet, and they're notorious for their incredibly high birth rates. Unwanted pregnancies often force owners to give up their newborn bunnies to the local animal shelter, which can lead to them being put down. In order to prevent the unnecessary euthanizing of animals and give your rabbits the best lives possible, you should definitely make sure they are fixed.

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