Should I get my pet desexed

There are many misconceptions about desexing that are preventing pet owners to make the best decision for their lovable pets. Most believe that desexing can affect the behaviour of their pets or even make them fat in the long run. These are just common myths attached to the procedure when in truth desexing can provide plenty of benefits to the pet and the owner.

Here are some facts about what desexing can do for your pets.

• Pets that undergo this procedure become calmer, more affectionate and become better behaved compared to those who weren’t desexed.
• Desexed pets are no longer experiencing heat cycle thus eliminating the usual behaviour accompanying it such as crying, bleeding as well as showing signs of nervousness.
• Male pets will no longer be tempted to mark their territory or even run away to find a mate. This does not mean, however, that you can leave your pet unattended whenever it is outdoors.
• Desexing can help reduce the number of animals that are left in animal shelters. A large number of animals left in shelters are euthanized when they aren’t adopted.
• Desexing can also help keep your pets healthier in the long run as they eliminate their risk of suffering from different forms of cancer like prostate, testicular, breast, and uterine. This means that your pet can live much longer too.
• Animals that have been desexed tend to live in harmony as they exhibit less aggressive behaviour to the same gender. This is a relief especially if you have several dogs or cats in your home.
• When you desex your pets, you are helping in reducing strays in the neighbourhood. Strays are often the source of bites and even destruction to property.

As you can see, these procedures are not dangerous to your pets but can in fact help them live longer. The only reason why your pet grows fat after the procedure is that it doesn’t have any physical activity at all. You can always keep it physically active by doing the same exercises as before like taking a walk in the park, playing ball or even let them join you with your exercise regimen.

Desexing doesn’t have to cost you a lot. Just consult your veterinary if you plan on having your pet altered.