Spaying your dog or cat prevents unwanted puppies and kittens
Spaying and neutering prevent unwanted litters, help protect against some serious health problems, and may reduce many of the behavioural problems associated with the mating instinct.
JSPCA urges the community to sterilise their dogs and cats to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens.
Head of public relations, Liana Marx said spaying and neutering prevent unwanted litters, helps protect against some serious health problems and may reduce many of the behavioural problems associated with the mating instinct.
“Spayed and neutered pets are better, more affectionate, companions. Neutered cats are less likely to spray and mark territory. Spaying a female dog or cat eliminates its heat cycle, which can last twenty-one days, twice a year, in dogs, and anywhere from three to 15 days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat often cry incessantly, show nervous behaviour, and attract unwanted male animals.
“Spayed and neutered pets are less likely to bite. Unaltered animals often exhibit more behaviour and temperament problems than those that have been spayed or neutered. Spayed and neutered dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives. Spaying female dogs and cats eliminate the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer.
“Neutering male dogs and cats reduces the incidence of prostate cancer. Neutered animals are less likely to roam and fight. Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks. Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals, said Marx.
For more information, contact the JSPCA at 011 681 3600.
