If you haven't desexed your pet yet, it's time to schedule an appointment. There are a lot of reasons to desex your pet. One of those reasons relates to their health. Did you know that desexing your pet reduces the risk for certain cancers? It does. In fact, desexing your pet reduces the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer in female dogs. And, it reduces the risk of prostate cancer in male dogs. But, desexing also keeps your dogs closer to home. That's because desexed dogs are less likely to leave home in search of a mate. Take a look at your dog. If you recognize any of these issues, it's time to get your dog desexed.
Your Pet Experiences Discomfort
If your dog experiences discomfort during estrus, talk to their veterinarian. Most dogs won't experience pain during estrus. But, they can experience discomfort, fatigue, and anxiety. If that's happening to your dog, desexing can solve the problem. Get your dog desexed. Once you do, they'll stop having the hormone fluctuations that cause discomfort.
Your Pet has Become a Nuisance
If your dog has become a nuisance, desexing can help. This is especially true for estrus-related behaviors. For instance, cats tend to caterwaul when they're in heat. Or, they might rub their genitals on the carpet. Male dogs try to mount anything they can while they're trying to mate. Unfortunately, this can include your legs. Or, more embarrassingly, the legs of your houseguests. If you can't control your dog's nuisance behavior any longer, it's time to schedule an appointment for desexing. Desexing should stop the problem behavior.
Your Pet Population Is Exploding
If your pet population has gotten out of control, you need to desex your dog. This is especially important if you have more than one dog contributing to overpopulation. Female dogs can have up to three litters each year. The average dog can have about 5-6 puppies per litter. If you have more than one female dog, those litters can add up each year. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to find homes for unwanted puppies. That's where desexing comes into the picture. You can control your own pet population explosion. You can have your dogs desexed.
Don't take chances with your dogs. If your dogs still aren't desexed, talk to a local veterinarian as soon as possible. With desexing, you can avoid the problems listed above.
For more info about pet desexing, contact a local vet.
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