The vast majority of pet owners do not sterilize their pets, not because they are worried about money, but mainly for the following two reasons: 1. They are lucky and think that it will be okay if they do not sterilize. 2. Consider it cruel and inhumane. Are the conclusions and facts really like this?

1. Why should dogs and cats be sterilized (benefits)

A. Medical factors

It can prevent diseases related to sex hormones: Sex hormones are continuously produced, especially in old age, and diseases related to sex hormones will occur, such as prostatic hypertrophy and testicular tumors in male dogs; mammary gland tumors and pyometra in female dogs or cats, etc. .

B. Behavioral factors

1. Elopement: In order to find their sweetheart, pets may run away from home and may never return.

2. Fighting for a spouse, both sides suffer

3. Sometimes due to unsatisfied sexual desire (especially male dogs), they will harass humans.

4. There may even be signs of not thinking about food and drink

5. When cats are in estrus, they cry very loudly (like a baby crying), which will disturb people’s living environment.

6. When male cats are in estrus, they will urinate everywhere (and they are very naughty), polluting the environment and increasing the workload of their owners.

C. Social factors

1. Prevent unplanned breeding, reduce the number of stray animals, and reduce the burden on society.

2. Prevent excessive stray animals from causing adverse effects on the social environment.

2. Selection of sterilization time and reasons

1. Selection of sterilization time

It is recommended that dogs and cats undergo sterilization surgery before their first estrus. Small dogs and cats are more suitable at 6 months of age. Large dogs grow relatively slowly, and it is recommended that neutering be performed at about 1 year old.

2. Why choose sterilization during this period?

⑴. Reduce the incidence of breast tumors and pyometra.

⑵. The animals are in good physical condition and recover quickly after surgery.

⑶. The surgery is simple and easy to operate.

⑷. The dosage of anesthetic is smaller. On the one hand, it causes less damage to the animals themselves. On the other hand, it can reduce the cost burden on the animal owners caused by the surgery.