Why sterilizing your dog is a good idea
At a time when many unwanted dogs and puppies end up in shelters, many responsible dog owners are spaying their female dogs. Neutering your dog not only eliminates the risk of unwanted pregnancy and helps control pet overpopulation, it also helps protect your dog from many health problems.
Pregnancy and childbirth can lead to many health complications for your dog. Good homes for puppies can be hard to find and allowing your dog to breed can result in the puppies ending up in unhappy homes.
Health Issues: Pregnancy and childbirth can carry many health risks for both the mother and the puppies. Infections of the mammary glands and the uterus are some of the risks involved in raising your dog. Some dog owners give their dogs birth control pills, but these can have adverse reactions and side effects and should be avoided.
Some dog owners choose to have their dog undergo a hysterectomy or tubal ligation. This procedure involves leaving the ovaries intact, which means they continue to produce hormones. The bitch continues to have heat cycles that result in menstrual bleeding and the risk of the bitch being chased by male dogs when she is in heat. Males that are attracted to your intact female dog may cause harm or injury to your dog or to members of your family. Keeping your bitch’s hormone production intact increases the likelihood of uterine infections, ovarian and uterine tumors, mammary gland cancers, false pregnancies, and hormonal imbalances.
Spaying your dog results in the complete removal of the uterus and ovaries. This procedure puts an end to heat cycles, hormone production, hormonal imbalances, and unwanted pregnancies.
Pet Population Control: The number of abandoned and unwanted dogs has become a huge global problem. Shelters and rescue centers are overwhelmed by the sheer number of dogs and many dogs end up being euthanized as it is difficult to find homes for all these unfortunate animals. Responsible dog owners understand this problem and do everything they can to avoid adding to the problem by spaying their female dogs.
It’s a good idea to spay your dog, especially if you want to protect her from many health problems in the future. Female dogs that are allowed to breed are at higher risk of death and complications. Keeping your dog safe by getting him neutered gives him the best chance at a long and healthy life. You are also doing your part to avoid bringing any more unfortunate creatures into an already overcrowded world.