unwanted cats, and helps cats live longer, healthier lives. Not only are many health issues reduced, but the overpopulation decreases dramatically. Those 66,088 cats are reduced even if only by a little bit. SpayUSA also says that the benefits of neutering reduces or eliminates risk of spraying, less desire to roam, therefore less likely to be injured in fights or auto accidents, risk of testicular cancer is eliminated, and decreases incidence of prostate disease, reduces the number or unwanted cats
The myths that spaying and neutering is cruel, will change the animal’s personality, or will make the pet fat are not true. Spaying and neutering will give a pet a longer and healthier life. The risk of breast cancer in females, and testicular cancer in males is greatly reduced. Females will also no longer have messy heat cycles, and will
Allyson Wiles VET 102-099WB Prof. Esformes 21 December 2017 The Importance and Benefits of Spaying and Neutering You’re sitting on your sofa watching The Price is Right and you hear their signature sign off, “have your pets spayed or neutered”. Have you ever wondered why we spay or neuter, or what benefits there are from either procedure? To most obvious reason for spaying or neutering your pet is to help control the number of homeless pets. In the United States millions of homeless, dogs and
companions neutered, due to this over population. However, people use inadequate excuses such as breeding to leave their comrade intact. Thus, dogs and other animals should be neutered or spayed due to the fact that there are too many pets in the USA and neutering and spaying reduces many health risks known in animals. The population of New York City is about equal to the amount of homeless animals in the whole US. The number varies from state to state, as The Humane Society specified: “…in some states there
Pet owners have varying opinions on whether or not spaying and neutering their animals is the right thing to do. When an animal is spayed or neutered, the organs that are responsible for reproduction are removed so that the animal is not able to produce offspring. This is also called “fixing” an animal. Neutering, which is done in males, is a surgical procedure in which the testicles of the animal are removed to prevent the production of sperm. While spaying, which is done in females, is a surgical
Did you know that five million to seven million companion animals enter shelters nationwide each year? Spaying and neutering pets needs to be supported by more communities of people. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is opposed to mandatory sterilization, they state that it, “creates a hardship for responsible breeders.” Spaying and neutering is typically seen by a majority of the population as inhumane and an unnecessary violation of animal rights. The American Veterinary Medical Associations recommend
household animals are spayed or neutered it reduces the amount of animals in that species population. The results from these animals remaining fertile are usually underestimated, since taking care of them takes time and money. Though spaying or neutering an animal can increase the risk of urinary incontinence, it benefits the environment, economy and overall health of the animal. Animals being spayed or neutered has many benefits but there are some downsides to the practice. The most common complication
members their health is as equally important as our own. For the health of our pets, we should spay and neuter our animals to protect them from potential health risks. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors in cats and dogs. Neutering prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems. These infections, and cancers can be deadly to our pets. In general, there is a decreased rate in behavioral issues such as spraying urine, roaming, and aggression. In addition to preventive
million animals are euthanized. Euthanasia is the process of ending an animal's life with drugs. These are senseless deaths that could be minimized, or even eliminated, through spaying and neutering animals or adopting from shelters and not breeders. Whether the animal is a stray or a family pet, spaying or neutering could save generations of future puppies and kittens from dying in shelters. One year ago today, I made the conscious decision to adopt from my local shelter. I had previously adopted
can produce two litters of six kittens per year, a female dog can produce one litter of six or more puppies per year, making pet overpopulation a significant problem.” Animal overpopulation is costing money and you can help the pets with spay and neutering programs. A new solution is mandatory contracts for breeders and spay and neuter programs. This paper will talk about spay and neuter programs, contracts for breeders, and why some people don’t think animal overpopulation is a problem. Thankfully
The Horrors of Animal Euthanasia Due to the domestication of cats and dogs their populations have skyrocketed. This is due in part to the lack of pet owners acting in a responsible manner. These responsibilities include the spaying and neutering of pets. These numbers of homeless animals in communities have caused humane societies to euthanize too many animals. This, I feel is a violation to animal rights and is a cruel way for these animals to have to leave this world. I disagree with the
see what new things I noticed. Some main things that stuck out to me were being able to notice some of the changes that occur as a dog ages, the exercise that different dogs received, how each dog was cared for, and the shelter’s policy on spaying/neutering. Right when I walked into the shelter, I saw Max, an 11-year-old shepherd mix. Max had a significant amount of gray hair, especially on his muzzle and near his eyes. His fur was also pretty matted and was thinning, which the shelter believed was
How spaying/neutering makes you an animal hero The first thing that I wanted to be when I was to become a dog hero.I wanted to spend my life saving every dog out there. But as I grew up and became involved with PAWS I discovered that it was impossible to save every dog out there. I thought of the best way that I can help my dog and other dogs out there from animal abuse or neglect. So how could we possibly save dogs and be their hero? So I am here to tell you about how can you be a dog hero
Animals are breeding quickly, causing fluctuation in the animal population. It is almost literally raining cats and dogs. An effective way to combat this problem is the spay and neuter the animals to ensure they do not reproduce. Spaying and neutering animals will decrease the animal population and prevent many animals from being put into crowded shelters and euthanized. Most people in the United States do not believe or even realize a problem exists in the animal population. “Of the 6 million
Some people wonder why they should adopt a dog or cat from the shelter when there are plenty of cute puppies and kittens that can be purchased. There are plenty of reasons to adopt a dog or cat from a shelter, but before heading out to the local shelter, make sure you 're familiar with the facilities policies. This is according to Vet Street, which is a website run by veterarians. http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/adopting-a-dog-or-cat-from-a-shelter-advice-for-your-first-visit They recommend
are rapidly reproducing, overpopulating and quickly spreading disease. Some of these animals are captured and put into adoption shelters, but not all find loving homes. Instead, a cold and dark room were a deadly needle awaits. Evidence has shown neutering and spaying animals is extremely beneficial because it reduces animal suffering, overpopulation, and unruly behavior, and also improves the general health of animals. In every community, in every state, there are homeless animals. In the United
aside from overpopulation that neutering is beneficial, including the reduction of behavioral problems and health concerns.
Thousands of homeless animals are looking for forever homes in America. Volunteering is a great way to give to your community and socialize the animals at the shelters. Working with dogs and cats that have not had good starts in their lives helps them trust again. It helps animals get over the trauma they have had before they went to the shelter. Socializing makes the animal more adoptable and they are given a chance to get forever homes. Volunteer at your local humane society 's and help out the
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Once per month, there is a medium-sized gathering of people, with a handful of volunteers in vivid red t-shirts taming down the crowd. It could be at a community center, a senior center, or perhaps a town hall - depending on which town it happens to be in that month. In the span of a few hours, this event holds the potential to vastly change the fate of many animals. Vouchers for pets, dogs or cats, to be spayed or neutered, have been handed out. By the end of a session, over a hundred vouchers are