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Thursday, 24 November 2005 |
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Dog experts advise that dogs not intended for further breeding should be spayed
or neutered so that they do not have undesired puppies. Unwanted puppies are
abandoned or sometimes disposed of in an inhumane fashion. It is also common for
adult stray dogs who are placed in animal shelters to be euthanized due to lack
of space and resources. Spaying and neutering can also help prevent
hormone-driven diseases such as breast cancer and prostate cancer, as well as
undesired hormone-driven behaviors.
Contrary to myth, it is not required for a female dog to either experience a
heat cycle or have puppies before spaying, and likewise, a male dog does not
need the experience of mating before neutering; these myths are responsible for
numerous unnecessary health problems and unwanted puppies. It should also be
noted that a female dog may become pregnant prior to her first cycle and should
be kept away from other male dogs, including littermates over the age of 4
months. Many veterinarians recommend that owners fix their pets around the age
of 5 months.
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