These days, most pet parents consider spaying and neutering to be the norm for dogs. That’s a good thing. Thanks to education and advancements in spaying and neutering procedures, along with help from the No Kill Movement, the rate of dogs euthanized in shelters due to overpopulation fell by 90 percent over the last 50 years or so.
Many pet parents spay or neuter their dogs for health benefits and safety. These procedures lessen the risks of certain diseases, reduce aggression, and generally add to your dog’s life, with proper diet and exercise. However, you must take care after spay or neuter surgery so your dog won’t suffer from the next risk: weight gain and possible obesity.
Dog neutering is a simple surgical procedure that sterilizes a male dog so he’s incapable of parenting puppies. “The big snip,” as some people call it, provides many benefits beyond making sure dogs don’t become puppy daddies. Neutering can cut the risk of certain diseases, unwanted behaviors, and conflicts with other dogs.
Spaying and neutering are the best ways to keep the pet population from exploding. As a result of these procedures, the number of dogs and other animals in shelters is lowered. This leads to fewer euthanizations of unwanted pets. It also frees up resources at shelters so dogs can get the care they need.