Preventing Puppies on the Street: Neutering and Spaying Dogs
Almost everyone has passed a thin, straggly dog that looks homeless. Perhaps, the dog is a puppy of a stray, but it could just as easily be the offspring of a house pet. Many pet owners never bother to spay or neuter their pets. Unfortunately, if they do not always walk their dogs or their dogs run away, these house pets have the perfect opportunity to follow the course of nature and get another dog pregnant.
Unfortunately, many homeless dogs roam the streets, starve or are taken to the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Some are euthanized if they are too sick, aggressive or have other issues that make it impossible to find them homes. Responsible dog owners can help reduce the number of homeless dogs by having their pets neutered and spayed.
Neutering and spaying dogs has other benefits, as well. Spaying animals can also reduce the likelihood that they incur certain forms of cancer. Neutering male dogs can make them less aggressive, make them less likely to wander, and can minimize the likelihood of certain types of tumors and hernias.
If your dog is not spayed or neutered, take the precautions to make sure your dog cannot get outside your property on his own. Walk your dog on a leash regularly and make sure fenced in property is properly maintained.
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