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Neutering - the Pros and Cons... Throughout June and July we are offering 10% off the standard price of neutering for cats and dogs. Here we take a look at some of the arguments for - and against - neutering. MALE DOGS Pros: • Reduces straying. • Reduces unacceptable sexual behaviour. • Prevents testicular tumours. • Can help reduce dominance aggression. • Prevents perpetuation of genetic defects.
BITCHES Pros: • No unwanted pups. • No false pregnancy. • Uterine diseases such as Pyometra (a potentially life threatening disease that requires emergency surgery) are avoided. • Reduces risk of mammary tumours. • No seasons.
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• The process for both males and bitches is irreversible so the animals can never be used for breeding. • There is a very small risk of complications with the anaesthetic and surgery. • In rare cases, urinary incontinence can be associated with spaying the female. There is a very small increassed risk of certain diseases such as lower urinary tract cancer for the male. Weight gain can occur, however this can be controlled by management of diet and exercise. There is a small risk of changes to coat condition in certain breeds. In rare cases spaying and castration can produce undesirable changes in temperament. See overleaf for Cats.
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May 2014
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