Spay and Neuter
I do prefer all my pets adopted to be spayed/neutered, this also gives you a discount in my pricing. But I do give you that choice.
Spaying and Neutering your pet is the right thing to do if your are not planning on breeding. For most pet owners, the expense, time & expertise involved in breeding dogs, responsibility is beyond their reach as it requires a lot of time. Here are some advantages to having your pet spayed or neutered.
With a spayed female, there is no mess to deal with during their 21 day heat cycles, wich occur every 6 months, and can begin as early as 6 months of age. Spaying a female before her first heat will reduce the chance of mammary tumors or uterine disease. An unwanted mating could be dangerous or fatal, because the male needs to be smaller or the same size as her. All females first heat needs to be skipped. Sure it is possible for mating at a young age, just as it is for a 12 yr old girl to have a baby,but we wouldn't wish that on anyone, it is much too hard on them the younger they are. Spayed or neutered pets tend to be less aggressive.
With a neutered male, the urge to mark their territory may lessen. He is less likely to roam in search of potential mates. This could be dangerous or fatal. There could be larger males looking for the same, which really gives a little breed dog NO chance, not to mention the roads are not a place for animals. The neutered male is less moody & makes a great pet.
Dogs should be spayed or neutered by the time they are 6 months of age. Both operations are preformed under anesthesia & may require an overnight stay at the veterinatian's office. Recovery time is quick, with most dogs resuming normal activity in a few days. Spaying consists of an ovario-hysterectomy. Neuring involves removal of the testicles.
When you bring your pet in for their 1st check up at your veterinarian's, have the doctor explain the operation in detail ^ set up a time to have the procedure done.
