During two weeks in the months of September and February, veterinarians across North Carolina may offer a reduced fee on spays and neuters to encourage those who have not chosen to sterilize their pets to do so. Since its inception, the program has assisted in the sterilization of thousands of pets across the state. There are a number of reasons to have your pet spayed and neutered. First, it increases your pet's changes for a longer, healthier life by reducing the incidence of certain cancers such as breast cancer, and eliminating uterine, ovarian and testicular cancer. Second, a sterilized pet is a better pet.
Sterilized pets are less likely to wander and get injured while looking for mates.
Males who are neutered early in life are less likely to be aggressive. Females avoid the messy heat cycle and the barrage of amorous males at your doorstep. And of course, altered pets cannot contribute to the epidemic of overpopulation from accidental breeding thus reducing the number of animals surrendered to shelters every day. Many people have excuses for not having their pets altered. Some may think that their pet will get fat and lazy.