• Every year many cats and dogs have to be put to sleep because there are more unwanted animals than there are homes available.

 

• Neutering male cats and dogs reduces their urges to roam and as a result they are less likely to go missing.

 

• Bringing up a litter of puppies or kittens is expensive. The cost of feeding them alone will be higher than the cost of neutering.

 

• If female cats are not spayed they often come into season repeatedly, almost being continuously in heat. This can be exhausting for both the cats and their owners.

Spaying

• Prevents unwanted pregnancies.

• Eliminates the heat cycle, thus preventing males from seeking out your female pet.

• Reduces the likelihood of disease in the reproductive system.

 

Castrating

• Reduces the urge to fight.

• Eliminates the possibility of testicular tumours and reduces prostate gland problems.

• In cats, neutering reduces marking behaviour such as territorial spraying.