WHEN TO SPAY / NEUTER A PUPPY

Benefits of neutering or spaying your dog

Getting your pup neutered or spayed is one of the wisest decision that you will be making as concerned pet parents. Spaying or neutering promotes better health and longevity of your pet. It is a positive step towards controlling the pet population and homeless animals.

Neutering is basically the surgically removal of the reproductive organs in both female and male dogs. Female dogs should be spayed and male dogs should be neutered by six to nine months of age. Here are a few advantages of neutering or spaying your dog:

• It promotes longevity:  Getting your female dog spayed can prevent her from succumbing to serious health issues like breast cancer and uterine infections. Neutering your male dog protects him from falling prey to testicular cancer and prostate problems.   
• It promotes good behaviour:  Female dogs go into heat after six months of age for four to five days every three weeks during the breeding season.They entice the unneutered males by howling and urinating more frequently. If she has been spayed then she will not go into heat. Male dogs, on the other dog, will find ways of getting out of home to find himself a mate which includes frequent roaming and will mark his territory by spraying strong smelling urine all over the house. Neutered males do not display aggressive behaviour and are least likely to roam away from home and try to mount on other people and objects, therefore turning out well behaved.
• It is cost effective: Getting your dog spayed or neutered works out to be cheaper than having and caring for its litter.

So, what are you waiting for? Fix an appointment with your vet and get your dog neutered or spayed.

Happy parenting!