Part of being a responsible and caring dog owner can mean spaying or neutering your dog at a young age, generally around six months, if they are not going to be used for breeding purposes. This helps with the severe problem of animal overpopulation, translating into countless animals lives saved. There are also some very real advantages for your dog, and even for yourself and your community.
For Your Female
Having your female spade can prevent some very serious health problems later in her life such as breast cancer or infections of the uterus. Breast cancer in the female dog population results in death 50% of the time. You can provide some protection against this by spaying your pet before she ever has her first heat. Another benefit you’ll find is that you can avoid the problems that you would encounter with an un-spayed female. Starting at around six months of age, un-spayed female dogs going to heat. During this period, you could be subjected to is urinating inside the house. You will also be likely to find that your yard is full of every un-neutered male from miles around. That’s a solid reason to spay your female.
For Your Male
There are health benefits for your male as well. Neutering can help prevent another serious disease, testicular cancer. The earlier the procedure is done, the better chances there are at prevention. Ages can vary as to how early it can be done by breed, so you should check with a vet at a veterinary hospital in Logan Square. Your dog will behave better, and he will be far less apt to want to roam away from home, seeking a mate, which can mean digging his way out of the yard or even breaking whatever his lead is attached to whether it be a porch railing or otherwise. Contact Portage Park Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic if you have any questions and concerns regarding spaying or neutering.
