Reduces or eliminates the risk of mammary, testicular and prostate cancer. Reduces or eliminates false pregnancies, serious bacterial uterine infections and hormonal imbalances which sometimes lead to kidney failure. Prevents complications and dangers of giving birth. Behavior Pets are calmer and less territorial making them less apt to challenge other dogs and people, especially children. Altered pets are more comfortable since they don't go through heats or suffer from PMS or are in a perpetual state of frustration.
Pets are less likely to roam, get lost, injured or killed.
Cuts down on embarrassing sexual behaviors, urination in the house, messy heats, crying, loud yowling and spraying in cats. Your pet cannot add to overpopulation. Helps control overcrowding at city shelters - allowing them to have more room for the animals, spend more time with each one and find homes for the ones already there. It's the responsible thing to do.