Spay/Neuter Information and Links

Last updated: Wednesday, February 16, 2005

CONVENIENCE TO OWNER	Eliminates estrous or "heat" cycles; no bloody discharge. Eliminates the scent that attracts annoying males. No need to confine your female to one area while in heat. Eliminates the frantic pacing and crying by the female while in heat (cats are especially vocal at that time.) Reduced dog license fees will offset the cost of the procedure.
BETTER HEALTH FOR YOUR PET	Problems and potential risks involved with pregnancy and birth are eliminated. Chance of uterine infection common in older animals is eliminated. Decreases the possibility of mammary tumors.
DECREASES PET OVERPOPULATION	By not bringing more unwanted puppies and kittens into the world. Rids you of the worry of what to do with unplanned litters.
ELIMINATES SEXUAL FRUSTRATION	Decreases the pet's desire to roam in search of a mate. Lets your pet relax and enjoy being part of the family.

MYTH	FACT
Spaying will make my pet fat.	Not true. Spaying your pet will not make her fat or lazy. Too much food and not enough exercise are the main causes of obesity.

CONVENIENCE TO OWNER	Usually stops tomcats from "spraying" foul-smelling urine in the house. Reduces the annoying and embarrassing urge of male dogs to "mount" people's legs. Reduces aggression against other animals. Decreases fights, thus saving you expensive veterinary bills and aggravation.
BETTER HEALTH FOR YOUR PET	Eliminates the urge to seek out a female, and reduces the risks involved with a free-roaming animal (car accidents, etc.) Eliminates the risk of testicular tumors and prostate cancer.
DECREASES PET OVERPOPULATION	One male running loose for just a few hours can impregnate many females, adding to the serious problem of unwanted puppies and kittens.
ELIMINATES SEXUAL FRUSTRATION	A male, sensing a female in heat nearby, can break down doors and jump fences in his desire to mate. Lets your pet relax and enjoy being part of the family.

MYTH	FACT
Neutering will take away protective instinct.	Neutering your dog does not reduce his ability as a watchdog. He will be as protective of his teritory as he was before the surgery.
Neutering makes pets fat.	Neutering does not make your pet fat or lazy. Too much food and not enough exercise are the main causes of obesity.
Neutering will hurt him.	Neutering is a safe and relatively painless procedure done by a licensed veterinarian.
Neutering will make him look and act differently	After maturity has been reached (at 6 months of age), neutering will not change his male appearance or personality.

The Miracle of Life...

"Come quick, come quick", their mother said "The time is getting near"
She feels that when the kittens come the children should be here.
She told them that a big orange Tom took "Kitty" as his wife
"It's wonderful, a gift from God, the miracle of life"
At half a year young "Kitty" feels too painful and too scared
to appreciate six miracles, blind-eyed and yellow haired.
But she knows these lives depend on her and nature tells her how
and as she cleans them, children ask "Mom, can we go now?"
But now and then for six more weeks the children visit her
to play with six new magic toys made of life and fur.
The six weeks pass, the newness gone and new homes yet unfound,
Mom bundles up six miracles and takes them to the pound,
Where lovingly, with gentle hands and no tears left to cry,
the shelter workers kiss them once and take them off to die.
And "Momma Kitty" now shes called mourns her loss and then,
she's put outside, and of course, she's pregnant once again.
Dad tells "Kitty" STOP THIS NOW or you wont live here long!
but deep inside of Momma Cat, this time something's wrong.
Too young, too small, too often bred now nature's gone awry,
Momma Kitty feels it too and she crawls off to die.
She too is freed from this cruel world, and from her time of strife.
How harsh the truth, how high the price this "Miracle of Life"?

-By Barry Taylor, DVM

Why Spay/Neuter Your Pet..
This is a reprint of a humane education document put together by the Suffolk County SPCA. It was distributed to all adoptees from a local rescue shelter. The information is very interesting, and factual. Please take the time to read it.
And please.... Spay/Neuter Your Pet!

"10,000 BABIES ARE BORN EACH DAY IN AMERICA"
"AND 70,000 PUPPIES AND KITTENS ARE BORN AS WELL"
ANIMAL OVER-POPULATION
IS EVERYONE'S PROBLEM
PLEASE... SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PET

Why Spay Female Pets?

There are many medical and behavioral benefits in having your female dog or cat spayed.

CONVENIENCE TO OWNER

Eliminates estrous or "heat" cycles; no bloody discharge.
Eliminates the scent that attracts annoying males.
No need to confine your female to one area while in heat.
Eliminates the frantic pacing and crying by the female while in heat (cats are especially vocal at that time.)
Reduced dog license fees will offset the cost of the procedure.

BETTER HEALTH FOR YOUR PET

Problems and potential risks involved with pregnancy and birth are eliminated.
Chance of uterine infection common in older animals is eliminated.
Decreases the possibility of mammary tumors.

DECREASES PET OVERPOPULATION

By not bringing more unwanted puppies and kittens into the world.
Rids you of the worry of what to do with unplanned litters.

ELIMINATES SEXUAL FRUSTRATION

Decreases the pet's desire to roam in search of a mate.
Lets your pet relax and enjoy being part of the family.

MYTH FACT

Spaying will make my pet fat. Not true. Spaying your pet will not make her fat or lazy. Too much food and not enough exercise are the main causes of obesity.

Why Neuter Male Pets?

Male dogs and cats realize many medical and behavioral benefits from being neutered.

CONVENIENCE TO OWNER

Usually stops tomcats from "spraying" foul-smelling urine in the house.
Reduces the annoying and embarrassing urge of male dogs to "mount" people's legs.
Reduces aggression against other animals. Decreases fights, thus saving you expensive veterinary bills and aggravation.

BETTER HEALTH FOR YOUR PET

Eliminates the urge to seek out a female, and reduces the risks involved with a free-roaming animal (car accidents, etc.)

Eliminates the risk of testicular tumors and prostate cancer.

DECREASES PET OVERPOPULATION

One male running loose for just a few hours can impregnate many females, adding to the serious problem of unwanted puppies and kittens.

ELIMINATES SEXUAL FRUSTRATION

A male, sensing a female in heat nearby, can break down doors and jump fences in his desire to mate.

Lets your pet relax and enjoy being part of the family.

MYTH FACT

Neutering will take away protective instinct. Neutering your dog does not reduce his ability as a watchdog. He will be as protective of his teritory as he was before the surgery.

Neutering makes pets fat. Neutering does not make your pet fat or lazy. Too much food and not enough exercise are the main causes of obesity.

Neutering will hurt him. Neutering is a safe and relatively painless procedure done by a licensed veterinarian.

Neutering will make him look and act differently After maturity has been reached (at 6 months of age), neutering will not change his male appearance or personality.

Spay/Neuter Information Links:

Spay/Neuter - Save a Life!"
Stop Abuse - Don't Litter! Spay and Neuter
Tugger's Join the Spay/Neuter Program
Trap, Spay, Neuter, Release
Benefits to Spaying/Neutering Your Cat
Why Spay/Neuter Your Pet.. -Suffolk County SPCA
Provide A Home - Not A Litter... -Safe Haven For Cats
Facts About Spaying and Neutering -Humane Society of the United States
Spay USA -a national referral service for affordable spay/neuter services
Love That Cat -Low Cost or Free Spay / Neuter Programs In the United States
Spaying & Neutering: A Solution for Suffering -PETA
Calif. veterinarians "fix" problems for low-income cat owners -Cat Fancy
Spay and Neuter -Pet Action League
The DJ&T Foundation Online Center - A Non-Profit Foundation devoted to the support of Low Cost or Free Spay/Neuter Clinics located in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

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