As a result, every year millions of cats and dogs must be put to sleep at animal shelters because no one wants them. Below are some of the excuses. It's healthier for my pet to have one heat or one litter before being spayed. Going through heat actually increases a pet's chances of developing mammary cancer, uterine or ovarian infections. Spaying eliminates these infections and reduces the risk of cancer.
Neutering also reduces the risk of cancer in males.
My pet's personality will change. They'll be less inclined to run away and roam the neighborhood, too. My pet will get fat and lazy. Spaying or neutering is not the reason pets gain weight. It's too much food and too little exercise.