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Should I have my pet neutered? One of the many decisions facing pet owners is that of neutering. The good news is that apart from preventing unwanted pregnancies, there are several other benefits to having pets neutered.
Neutered pets are likely to live longer, healthier lives thanks to surgical procedures which are safe, quick and relatively painless.
Dogs: Un-neutered female dogs typically come into season twice a year. Their vulva will become prominent, they will be more attractive to male dogs and can have light or heavy bleeding for up to three weeks. In this time they need to be walked away from other dogs and kept on the lead. Both sexes are prone to roam in an effort to mate, with the associated risks of becoming permanently lost or injured whilst roaming. In addition to avoiding further seasons, spaying your female pet will reduce her chances of mammary cancer later in life and prevents a life threatening condition called pyometra, which can need emergency surgery.
Un-neutered male dogs may be less easy to recall when off the lead, urine mark their territory or show excessive sexual behaviours. Castrating them reduces the risk of some prostatic disease later in life and removes the risk of testicular cancer.
Cats can be neutered at an early age, usually before sexual maturity. Your female cat typically comes into season every three weeks making pregnancy a strong possibility. When she is in season (or on heat) she will become vocal and want to go outside. This can happen as early as six months of age! Male cats who are not castrated are more likely to roam, looking for females, increasing their risk of being in car accidents and cat fights. Male cats are also more likely to spray strong smelling urine inside the house, marking their territory.
Please contact your vet if you would like any more help or advice about neutering your pet.
Keith Moore, BVSc MRCVS Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Hillside Veterinary Centre
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