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Spay and neuter Information: Who, What, When , Where and Why:
Who: All companion dogs like the Coton de Tulear should be spayed or neutered
What: What exactly is spaying and neutering?
Spaying: Surgical removal of ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes in order to prevent reproduction in female dogs and cats.
Neutering: Surgical removal of testes (castration) in order to prevent reproduction in male dogs and cats.
When: Before sexual maturity (between 6 and 9 months)
Where: Almost every community has a low cost spay and neuter option available. You can have the procedure done at your veterinarian’s office or ask your vet for a list of the low cost clinics in your area. You can also check out this ASPCA Search Tool to find a low cost spay or neuter clinic in your area.
Why: There are many benefits for having your pets spayed or neutered - See the below list:
Spay and neuter benefits:
Prevents unwanted pregnancies, helping to reduce the pet overpopulation problem (the Humane Society estimates between 6 and 8 million homeless animals entering shelters each year).
Helps reduce the number of dogs (millions) that have to be euthanized each year because of the pet overpopulation problem.
Improves the temperaments of your pets
Your pets will have better manners
Better health – on average, altered dogs live longer and healthier lives
Eliminates breast cancer and uterine problems in female dogs
Eliminates testicular cancer in male dogs
Reduces the fighting and roaming impulse in male dogs
Spaying a female dog eliminates their heat cycle and the associated annoying behaviors
