Facts About Spaying and Neutering

*Between 3-4 million adoptable animals are euthanized in animal shelters because they can't find new homes. Unplanned litters have led to these high numbers in euthanized animals, they could have been prevented by spaying and neutering.
*Spaying and neutering reduces the number of stray animals on the streets.
*Spaying is the removal of a female animal's reproductive organs. Neutering is the removal of a male animal's reproductive organs.
*Pets should be spayed or neutered before 6 months of age for males and before the first heat of a female.
* Spaying and neutering reduces the risk of your pet getting the most common types of cancer. So, fixing your pet will lead to a more healthier and happier life for your pet.
*The surgery can only be performed by licensed veterinarians.
*The cost of spaying or neutering your pet is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for a year.
* 78% of dogs and 88% of cats are spayed or neutered.
*Spaying or neutering does NOT make your pet overweight. Overfeeding and the lack of exercise will make your pet gain weight.
*Early neutering prevents aggression in dogs and unwanted marking in the house.

Source: www.dosomething.org