The Importance for Neutering Male Dogs & Cats

There are many important health benefits to having your male pet neutered. Many pet owners think that if a male pet is neutered then he will become fat and lazy. Neutering a male pet will not cause a pet to become fat. Over feeding any animal whether they are neutered or not leads to obesity, not from neutering the animal.

Neutering a male cat or dog is known as the medical term orchiectomy and is performed by a veterinarian by making a small incision above the scrotum and the testicles are removed. Then the cords which supply the sperm are tied off. Neutering a dog and cat is a very simple surgery to do. Male cats usually are sent home the same day after neutering and male dogs usually only spend one night in the hospital. Many veterinarians prefer neutering male pets at around six to eight months of age when both testicles will have dropped down into the scrotum by this age.

Neutering a male pet is very important because this will help with the over population of unwanted animals.

Neutered male pets will be less likely to run away and get lost searching for that female who is in heat

Neutering male pets at an early age will help the animal to be less aggressive and will be more docile and loveable

Neutering male pets will stop them from marking their territory and spraying urine on to everything they come across

Neutering male pets at an early age prevents problems with the prostrate which can include cysts, enlargement of the prostrate and testicular cancer

Neutering male pets will make training them a lot easier

Neutering male pets will calm their hyperness down tremendously

Neutering male pets will slow down on their humping of everything in sight

Neutering a male pet will stop them from being so aggressive towards other male dogs

Neutering a male pet gives them a much better chance of living a healthier, longer life and it is important for their overall well being.

Neutering a male pet just makes them be better, more affectionate companions.

Sources:

I worked as a veterinary technician for 10 years & learned a lot of valuable information.

DISCLAIMER:

I am not a licensed vet but I did learn many useful tips and information during my years working for one. The above information is intended for educational purposes only and shall not take the place of seeking professional medical advice from a licensed veterinarian.