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Spaying or neutering your pet will help ensure that your pet is healthy while also helping control the pet population. The issue of homeless pets has reached a crisis level, leading to the euthanasia of millions of animals each year. 

There are medical and behavioral advantages of getting female pets spayed and male pets neutered. The best time to get your pet spayed or neutered is as soon as you bring them home. There are good reasons to spay or neuter your pet. 

Your Pet Can Live Longer

One of the best reasons to spay or neuter your pet is to prolong its life. Studies have shown that female pets live longer after going through this procedure. It helps eliminate the risk of the pet developing mammary cancer. 

It also prevents other cancers and infections affecting the ovaries and uterus. Studies have also shown that animals that have gone through the procedure live longer on average than those that have not. 

Your Pet Can Be Healthier

A healthy pet is a happy pet. As a pet parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your pet is healthy. Neutered dogs do not get testicular cancer, a common condition as dogs get older. Your pet also has a lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer. 

Reducing the risk of developing diseases that affect the reproductive system will help keep the pet healthy. Your pet’s life expectancy is higher, and the life is a good quality one.

Improving Pet Behavior

Apart from being physically healthy, your pet can also be happier. A pet’s behavior can improve, thanks to the spaying or neutering procedure. Neutered pets are less likely to wander or roam around, getting into fights with other animals. 

Marking, which involves spraying urine, is less likely to happen. Neutering stops the production of the hormones that are responsible for aggressive behavior. Your pet will be much calmer, which is good news for everyone in the home. 

Avoiding the Heat Cycle

Pets that are not spayed will go through the heat cycle regularly, and they can stay in the cycle for days. During this time, some animals can be very demanding and vocal. Most dogs and cats bleed and spray urine during their heat season. Spaying helps prevent the pet from going through the heat cycle and exhibiting unwanted behaviors. 

You Can Save Money

Getting your pet spayed or neutered can help you save money eventually. A healthy pet will mean that you can avoid the high costs associated with different treatments. A pet with a serious illness can end up making serious financial demands on your pocket. The best part is that you do not have to spend much to get your pet spayed or neutered. You can even get the procedure done for free at an animal shelter. 

Spaying or neutering your pet will help fight the overpopulation of animals. This helps reduce pressure on animal shelters. Contrary to what some people think, pets do not become overweight because of spaying or neutering. As with humans, pets become overweight because of poor diet and lack of exercise. Talk to your vet about the best time to spay or neuter your pet. 

For more on spaying/neutering your pet, visit Bergen County Veterinary Center at our office in Waldwick, New Jersey. You can call 201-205-2500 today to schedule an appointment.