My Dad always took care of our dog's neutering responsibilities. As a child, I always wished our dog's would have babies. But, that never happened. As I got older, I started to understand that the most common reason people neutered their pets was for birth control.
Now that I am an adult, I understand the health benefits associated with neutering pets. When I got my puppy, I didn't want to neuter him. But, the health benefits of neutering led me to make my decision.
Neutering helps prevent testicular cancer. It is suggested by professionals that males should get neutered before the age of six months.
In addition to the health benefits, neutering also promotes good behavior. Dogs become less aggressive and lose their desire to find a mate. Their instinct to roam away from home will subdue, since they do not feel the need to mate with another dog. Neutering also stops dogs from marking their territory by spraying.
And lastly, the most common reason for neutering is to limit overpopulation. High numbers of unplanned litters can be controlled by neutering. This reducing the need to euthanize stray animals.
I decided to neuter him. He was not happy after the surgery, but he bounced back quickly. He is even more disciplined, calmer, and hasn't sprayed in the house since the surgery. His behavior has improved. I know I have made the right decision for me and Gizmo.
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