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Spay/Neuter Information General Information: Spaying is the surgical removal of the reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes) of the female animal. Neutering is the surgical removal of the reproductive glands (testes) of the male animal. It is best to spay/neuter by 6 months of age. Older animals can have the procedures performed as long as they are in good health. All sterilization surgery is done under general anesthesia by a licensed veterinarian. It is not a good idea
to spay a female during her heat cycle. For even though all the
reproductive organs are removed, they still attract males at that time.
A female dog's heat cycle last for about 3 weeks and they can have their
first as early as 6 months of age. The best thing to do is have your
female spayed before she ever goes into season. Health Benefits: Spayed/ neutered animals no longer feel the need to roam to look for a mate. There is less of a chance they will be involved in a traumatic accident such as being hit by a car, because they stay home. They are also less likely to contract contagious diseases or get in a fight. By neutering, it decreases your males chance of developing hernias and eliminates the chances of developing testicular cancer. It also reduces undesirable male behavior, such as territorial problems, sexual aggression, and inappropriate urination. By spaying, it decrease your females chance of developing breast cancer, and eliminates the chances of developing potentially fatal infection of the uterus, as well as cancer of the uterus. It also eliminates the heat cycle and the mood swings and undesirable behavior associated with it. All in all, spaying/neutering greatly increases the lifespan of your pet and increases the quality of their life as well.
Please understand that the information I have provided about spaying/neutering should not be taken as a substitute for consultation with your veterinarian. The information presented here is based on my experience as a boxer owner and breeder.
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