2006-11-21 10:46:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
In females; breast cancer, ovarian cancer, chance of pregnancy, more probability of wanting to stray and getting hit by cars or hurt by other animals. Males; testicular cancer, prostate cancer, more chance of getting into fights or going looking for mates and getting hit by cars and hurt in some way.
Those are only the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
There's also the problem of the hundreds of unwanted puppies, kittens and other baby animals which end up in animal shelters and a lot of the time don't find homes and so get put to sleep.
2006-11-21 11:26:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.brightlion.com/InHope/InHope_en.aspx
The truth is that male dogs are usually better pets if they are neutered. They have less desire to roam (keeping them from fighting, possibly hit by car, lost, stolen, if they don't roam, they lessen their chance of acquiring a virus or disease), to mark territory (including furniture), or to exert dominance over family members (and humping your leg - or your guests). They are also healthier pets: no testicles means no testicular cancer, which is not uncommon among aging intact male dogs. Less chance of prostate problems, which come with urinary issues.
Neutering is not only best for the pet, but for your family, also. If the pet is healthier, that means less visits to the vet, saving money. He will also live longer.
2006-11-21 11:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In females: ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, not to mention the things they could get from mating (FIV for cats, etc) or problems that could result from birthing. That's just a partial list... I'm sure there's more.
For males: greater chance of aggression, which isnt' really a health hazard... except that all sorts of nasty things can be caught from fighting (FIV in cats again, rabies, etc. too... not to mention infections, eye injuries, etc.). Unaltered males also tend to "escape" and roam... leading to increase in death due to encounters with cars, wild animals, cruel people, or just getting lost.
2006-11-21 10:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a higher risk of cancer to the reproductive organs. Also, they tend to stray and take the chance of getting hit by cars, shot, or picked up by Animal Control and possibly euthanized. They also tend to be more aggressive (males more than females).
2006-11-21 10:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urine where you don't want it and extra cats or dogs running around. Spend the money and get your pet neutered.
2006-11-21 10:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by miss m. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Higher risk of testicular or prostate cancer.
2006-11-21 10:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by barksabit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a diease. (if it is left outside and finds a potential mate) or pregnancy.
2006-11-21 10:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋