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P.O. Box 5446
Maryville, TN 37802
865.742.3070
Save a Litter Spay your Critter!
Please tell P Paws that the Blount County Humane Society referred you to their clinic.
They really like us and will take extra special care of you...Thanks
10
worst Excuses NOT
to Spay or Neuter a Pet
Excuse
#1. She/he will gain weight.
She will gain weight only if you let him or her gain
weight. Pets, like people, may have a tendency to be less active and
gain weight with age. You have total control over if your pet is
overweight because they usually get 100% of their calories from you.
Encouraging exercise by walking or playing with your pet will also help
to keep your pet trim.
Excuse #2. She/he will be less active.
Neutered pets may be quieter and more content since they do not have the
hormonal desire to roam and mate. They still love to play! Some of their
activity level will be up to you and whether you have the time to play
and walk your pet.
Excuse #3. He won't look the same.
Dogs that are neutered will no longer have testicles. If this is a
problem, there are testicular implants that can be placed in dogs so he
looks the same. This is not a problem for most pet owners.
Excuse 4. It would be good for my kids to have the experience of
having “puppies”.
Kids can experience the miracle of life without their pet having puppies
or kittens. Check out educational videos at the local library.
Excuse #5. Everyone wants puppies and kittens – it will be easy to
find them homes.
This is not true – thousands of puppies and kittens are put-to-death
each week because they are unwanted. Pet overpopulation is a serious
issue and by allowing your dog to have litters, you are adding to the
problem.
Excuse #6. It wont cost me any money to breed my pet so why not?
Don't be so sure. It is not uncommon to have unexpected expenses related
to pregnancy and delivery problems as well as sick puppies and kittens.
And the puppies and kittens will need shots that also cost money.
Excuse #7. It is healthier for them to have a litter.
This is not true. Pets that are neutered are less likely to get certain
diseases and cancers. For example, dogs that are spayed early are at
much lower risk for breast cancer and have no risk for uterine cancer or
infections. Male dogs are less likely to get certain prostate problems
and their risk for testicular cancer is eliminated.
Excuse #8. My pet will have a different personality if I fix him/her.
That may be true but likely the personality will be better. Neutered
pets are generally calmer, gentler and more affectionate.
Excuse #9. She is so cute I want to have another pet just like her.
Most puppies do not turn out just like their parents. If you expect to
have a litter so you will have a pet just like your current one, you are
likely to be disappointed.
Excuse #10. My pet will be angry with me if I have
them “fixed”.
Pets do not think like we do and will not be “angry” with
you. They will be healthier and happier for being fixed. Providing that
you give your pet the essentials of food, exercise, love, good health
care and some of your precious time, they will love you back
