Post by angelad on Sept 2, 2011 15:44:08 GMT
Neutering is a simple operation that prevents male and female dogs from reproducing by removing their sexual organs.
• Castration is the removal of the testicles of the male dog.
• Spaying is the removal of the ovaries and uterus of the female dog.
Both are routine procedures carried out under general anaesthetic. A neutered dog is more likely to live a longer, healthier life.
Unless a dog is neutered he/she may produce many pups – wanted and unwanted. With so many thousands of stray and abandoned dogs in the UK, these pups can only add to the problem. Many breeders are now finding increasing difficulty selling their pups and instances of them being found in Pounds/Rescues are becoming increasingly common. Indeed, every year, thousands of unwanted dogs are put to sleep across the country. Many of these are the result of accidental breeding by free-roaming, un-neutered dogs. The more dogs spayed or neutered, the fewer will have to be destroyed.
Taken from the Dogs Trust Website:
It’s Nicer to Neuter – but why? There are lots of reasons, behavioural, medical and financial.
Behaviour:
May encourage calmer, more predictable behaviour making the dog a more suitable family pet.
May help reduce aggressive and unwanted sexual behaviour, preventing fighting, mounting and being destructive. Dogs that are neutered are also less likely to mark territory or stray.
Reduces the likelihood of strange behaviour in bitches coming into season (for about three weeks, twice a year).
Prevents male dogs desperately attempting to escape and seek out a local bitch in season.
Health:
Removes the significant health risks associated with pregnancy as well as the possibility of potentially fatal womb infections (pyometra).
Avoids the mess and inconvenience of seasons.
Reduces or removes the risks of some cancers in both male and female dogs (including testicular and mammary cancers).
Money:
Prevents the unnecessary costs of unplanned pregnancies and raising puppies.
Reduces likelihood of large vets’ bills associated with certain illness and accidents caused by unruly behaviour.
Some common questions...
Do bitches need to have had their first season or a litter of puppies before being spayed?
No, there are no health-related reasons for waiting until after her first season before spaying a bitch. It is often in the first season
that bitches get ‘caught’ as their owners haven’t realised they were in season!
Will a neutered dog put on weight?
No, dogs will not put on weight as long as they are fed sensibly
Not just for dogs, don't forget to spay:
Your Cat - for much the same reasons you would spay your dog - unwanted cats are a huge problem, they live a healthier life, are not inclined to roam, howl and yowl, scratch so much. It makes them more affectionate.
Your Rabbit: Again, there are a huge number of unwanted rabbits and they reproduce faster than dogs or cats. Spaying or neutering rabbits can reduce hormone-driven behavior such as lunging, mounting, spraying and boxing. Spaying females can prevent ovarian, mammary and uterine cancers, which can be prevalent in mature females.
Cardiff Dogs Home offers a reduced fee neutering service to all people that re-home a dog, performed by their in house veterinary surgeons and encompassing all aspects of canine welfare as set out by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. anytime between 11 am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday or call 029 2071 1243 for further information.
• Castration is the removal of the testicles of the male dog.
• Spaying is the removal of the ovaries and uterus of the female dog.
Both are routine procedures carried out under general anaesthetic. A neutered dog is more likely to live a longer, healthier life.
Unless a dog is neutered he/she may produce many pups – wanted and unwanted. With so many thousands of stray and abandoned dogs in the UK, these pups can only add to the problem. Many breeders are now finding increasing difficulty selling their pups and instances of them being found in Pounds/Rescues are becoming increasingly common. Indeed, every year, thousands of unwanted dogs are put to sleep across the country. Many of these are the result of accidental breeding by free-roaming, un-neutered dogs. The more dogs spayed or neutered, the fewer will have to be destroyed.
The Blue Cross has to turn away nine out of every ten Staffordshire bull terrier-types due to the sheer numbers of unwanted and abandoned bull breeds. That means hundreds of dogs can't find homes because there are simply not enough people who want them.
Taken from the Dogs Trust Website:
It’s Nicer to Neuter – but why? There are lots of reasons, behavioural, medical and financial.
Behaviour:
May encourage calmer, more predictable behaviour making the dog a more suitable family pet.
May help reduce aggressive and unwanted sexual behaviour, preventing fighting, mounting and being destructive. Dogs that are neutered are also less likely to mark territory or stray.
Reduces the likelihood of strange behaviour in bitches coming into season (for about three weeks, twice a year).
Prevents male dogs desperately attempting to escape and seek out a local bitch in season.
Health:
Removes the significant health risks associated with pregnancy as well as the possibility of potentially fatal womb infections (pyometra).
Avoids the mess and inconvenience of seasons.
Reduces or removes the risks of some cancers in both male and female dogs (including testicular and mammary cancers).
Money:
Prevents the unnecessary costs of unplanned pregnancies and raising puppies.
Reduces likelihood of large vets’ bills associated with certain illness and accidents caused by unruly behaviour.
Some common questions...
Do bitches need to have had their first season or a litter of puppies before being spayed?
No, there are no health-related reasons for waiting until after her first season before spaying a bitch. It is often in the first season
that bitches get ‘caught’ as their owners haven’t realised they were in season!
Will a neutered dog put on weight?
No, dogs will not put on weight as long as they are fed sensibly
Not just for dogs, don't forget to spay:
Your Cat - for much the same reasons you would spay your dog - unwanted cats are a huge problem, they live a healthier life, are not inclined to roam, howl and yowl, scratch so much. It makes them more affectionate.
Your Rabbit: Again, there are a huge number of unwanted rabbits and they reproduce faster than dogs or cats. Spaying or neutering rabbits can reduce hormone-driven behavior such as lunging, mounting, spraying and boxing. Spaying females can prevent ovarian, mammary and uterine cancers, which can be prevalent in mature females.
Cardiff Dogs Home offers a reduced fee neutering service to all people that re-home a dog, performed by their in house veterinary surgeons and encompassing all aspects of canine welfare as set out by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. anytime between 11 am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday or call 029 2071 1243 for further information.