Why should I Spay or Neuter my pet? Part 2
	4-1-08 - Article #8
	Spaying or neutering your pet will also eliminate the chances of your dog or cat contracting one of the various diseases that can be avoided through this procedure, including breast cancer, one of the most common forms of cancer in domestic pets, prostate and uterine diseases, mastitis, ovarian cysts, miscarriages, complications in delivery, etc. The surgical procedure for neutering or spaying your pet is a very simple one in the hands of any well trained veterinarian the complete procedure will usually take no more than 45 minutes and it will consist of removing ovaries and uterus in females and testicles in males. The facts that follow will help you understand the magnitude of the problem faced in the United States by the overpopulation of pets: · Every year more than thirty million puppies and kittens are born in the USA, 2000 puppies and 3500 kittens every hour. · Only 1 in 10 of these animals will find a permanent home. · A dog abandoned in the street has a life expectancy of 1 year, a cat slightly longer. · Only 20-25% of animals brought to public pounds and private shelters are adopted the rest must be destroyed. · If a dog or cat has 4 offspring every year (a conservative number) 2 of them female and each of these females also has 4 offspring a year, 2 of them female, by the 7th year, the original mother will have 4372 descendants! So, spay or neuter your dog or cat and help your pet enjoy good health, happiness and a long life.

 

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