Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife. My pet will get fat and lazy. The truth is that most pets get fat and lazy because their owners feed them too much and don't give them enough exercise. Medical evidence indicates just the opposite. In fact, the evidence shows that females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier.
Many veterinarians now sterilize dogs and cats as young as eight weeks of age.
Check with your veterinarian about the appropriate time for these procedures. I want my dog to be protective. Spaying or neutering does not affect a dog's natural instinct to protect home and family. A dog's personality is formed more by genetics and environment than by sex hormones. I don't want my male dog or cat to feel like less of a male.