Spay/Neuter Advantages

• Females spayed before their first heat have a lower chance of developing mammary tumors as they age. The possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer is eliminated.
• Neutered males have a lower chance of developing prostate infections. They won't develop testicular cancers.
• Females will no longer go into heat, eliminating the probability of getting blood stains on your couch, floor, bed, etc. when your female has her heat cycle.
• Both sexes experience less of a need for territorial marking behavior.
• Both sexes experience a decrease in the urge to roam.
• Both sexes become more docile and easier to train.
• The personality of both males and females usually improves because they don't have to spend so much time and energy looking for a mate. Neutering will make your pet more affectionate and devoted to you.
• Younger, smaller pets cost less to alter as less anesthesia is necessary.
• Neutering lessens your dog's temptation to fall in love with your guest's legs.
• Neutered males tend to become less aggressive and experience a decrease in the incidence of fighting.
• City pet licenses for altered animals are available at a significantly reduced cost.
• Having fewer animals in animal shelters will increase their chances of being adopted into appropriate homes and lifestyles.
• A reduced pet population will bring greater respect to and place a higher value on animals who currently are deemed disposable.
• You will (we hope!) gain great satisfaction in knowing you have been part of the solution to pet overpopulation, rather than part of the problem.

Information above by the Johnson County Humane Society of Iowa