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Adoptions - Benefits of Spay or Neutering your Pet
Health Benefits:
- Spaying before the first heat reduces the possibility of breast cancer, common in older dogs;
- Spaying prevents diseases of the uterus, ovaries and some skin disorders;
- Neutering prevents testicular tumors, prostate disease and certain tumors of the anal area.
Behavioral Benefits:
- Spaying will keep away unwanted suitors and prevents messy spotting;
- Neutered males likely will be less aggressive and less apt to roam;
- Neutered males are less likely to mark the home with urine.
Contact your local veterinarian for more information on the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet.
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