Affordable Pet Care

So, aside from keeping your pet healthy and happy, what are some other reasons to spay or neuter? Here are just a few:

Perhaps Old MacDonald could’ve kept his farm under control, had he decided to have his pets spayed or neutered! While some people mistakenly think having a dog “fixed” is cruel and unnecessary, it can actually be one of the kindest decisions a pet owner will make. When you combine a good quality diet for Fido with regular veterinary care, spaying or neutering can improve the quality and extend the length of your precious pooch’s life.

The procedures are fairly simple. Males can usually go home the same day after being neutered and return to regular activities within a few days. For females, surgery is a little more involved, since an incision is made in their abdomens. But females also usually come home within 24 hours, and then return to regular activities within a week or so.

• Lower license fees: Most cities offer cheaper licenses for dogs that are spayed or neutered.

• Fewer behavior problems: Altered dogs are less likely to dig out of yards, jump fences, and run away from home. They’re less aggressive, too.

• Prevent pet overpopulation: The PETCO Foundation reports that only one out of 10 dogs born ever find a permanent home. Over 7 million unwanted dogs and cats are put to sleep every year.