Spaying or neutering pets is a common procedure and most pet owners have probably had some experience with having the procedure done on animals they have owned. According to Dr. Kathy Gaughan, clinical instructor at Kansas State University's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, many people may not know, though, that there are medical advantages to spaying or neutering pets. This disease can be very serious in female pets.
Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and reduces the risk of prostate disease.
When pets are spayed or neutered, their tendencies to roam or fight are greatly lessened. This prevents the pets from getting lost, stolen, hit by cars or contracting a disease. Cats that fight can contract a serious disease called feline leukemia. This disease, which affects the bone marrow and breaks down the immune system of the cat, can be passed from feline to feline through saliva or blood. Cats also run the risk of contracting feline immune deficiency virus when they fight.