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Page 1: Benefits and disadvantages of neutering pets

Pros & Cons of Neutering Petswww.budgetpetcare.com/blog/neutering-pets-pros-cons/

Page 2: Benefits and disadvantages of neutering pets

Every year more than 2.7 million animals including 1. Million dogs and 1.4 million cats are euthanized in USA and that’s why neutering cats is considered so critically. Although neutering pets Is beneficial mostly, there are some negative aspects of neutering too. Before taking your pet for the castration, you must know its advantages and disadvantages as well.

Page 3: Benefits and disadvantages of neutering pets

Advantages of neutering a pet:Animals population is a big concern for US.

Therefore the slaughter rate is directly proportional to birth rate of dogs and cats. Hence by neutering your pet, you save them from slaughter.

50% of dogs as well as 50% cats die of breast cancer. If they are spayed, the probability of their breast cancer will decrease significantly.

Spaying also decreases the risk of uterine cancer

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Advantages of neutering a pet:Genital surgery will also keep their behavior

like messing with discharge and spray etc in control

Gonadectomy before first uterus cycle of the queens and canines decreases the problems excessive bleeding during the surgery.

Castration also decreases the possibilities of prostitis.

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Disadvantages of neutering a pet:Reports have found that the chances of

obesity in pets rise after neutering or spaying. So if you are going to have your pet neutered, better be prepared for keeping him in shape later.

Spayed dogs have higher risks of spleen tumor and heart tumor

Probability of transitional cell carcinoma i.e. bladder cancer also increases after the pet is neutered.

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Disadvantages of neutering a pet:If canines are neutered before the age of 5

months, there will be more chances of Hip Dysplasia in them.

Neutered pets have higher chances of Hypothyroidism.

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Thanks for reading SOURCE: http://www.budgetpetcare.com/blog/neutering-pets-pros-cons/

So better you know the advantages and disadvantages of neutering pets before you get it done. Also try to discuss over it with your vet. It will be more clearer and more safer then.