Sisters Animal Sanctuary Newsletter
WHY SHOULD I NEUTER MY PET?
 Besides
preventing the needless deaths of millions of unwanted pets
every year which is a pretty big reason in itself to neuter your
pets, neutering can prevent many health and behavior problems in
those animals that are safely in loving homes already.
Neutered pets have greatly reduced chances of contracting some
forms of cancer and urinary tract disease. Early neutering helps
prevent prostate disease in male dogs and decreases the chance
of your female pets getting mammary cancer to almost zero!
Please forget that old idea that pets should be neutered after
their first heat. It’s much better to do it before the hormones
kick in.
Veterinarians used to recommend that pets not be spayed or
neutered before the age of 6 months. The new school of thought
is that it more safe, simple and effective to spay or neuter at
an earlier age because there is less bleeding and less body fat.
This is a question you should discuss directly with your vet as
it pertains to each individual animal.
AN OLDER PET CAN BE THE BEST OPTION
A dog or cat can be such a welcome addition to any family and
for many families an older pet is the best option.
Animal shelters and rescue groups throughout the nation are
filled with older animals that are eager for homes and eager to
please. Thanks to the advances in veterinary medicine, senior
pets (7 years or older) have lots of life and loyal
companionship to give.
These wonderful senior pets offer many advantages to today’s
busy households compared to the average kitten or puppy. These
loving seniors are generally calmer, usually already
housetrained and are not nearly as likely to chew shoes or
scratch furniture.
Before bringing any new pet home, be sure to learn as much as
possible about the animal. Many pets up for adoption come with
histories that tell whether they will be a good fit for your
household, especially if there are children in the house.
Matching the right pet with the right family will ensure a long
lasting, loving relationship for all concerned.
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