Whether out of love for their pets or a desire to make a profit, countless dog owners make the choice to go into breeding. Tambi Renee, a Los Angeles business owner with a commitment to improving and preserving the lives of animals everywhere, believes that this course of action is harmful to dogs, and highly recommends spaying or neutering instead of breeding. Here’s why you should pick spaying and neutering.
Breeding Results in Health Problems
Dog enthusiasts may know that certain breeds have a tendency to develop particular health problems, whether certain types of cancer, brittle bones, or difficulty breathing. These health issues do not come out of nowhere, however; the lack of genetic diversity that generally comes out of breeding has many effects that can lead to poor health. On the other hand, spaying and neutering can actually reduce multiple types of reproductive cancer in dogs, specifically ovarian and uterine (and often breast) cancer in females and testicular and prostate cancer in males.
Poor Care of Dogs
Unfortunately, breeders do not always take into account the time and effort that goes into caring for a litter of puppies. Sometimes, this can result in dogs not receiving the proper puppy health care, or simply not receiving the attention and training that they need. Other times, this results in breeders abandoning dogs on the street or sending them to shelters, where they may ultimately not survive.
Spaying and Neutering Reduces Overpopulation
There are countless dogs in shelters throughout the country, both purebred and of mixed breed, who are put down each year because there simply aren’t enough loving homes, or because prospective pet owners are committed to purchasing a dog from a breeder. By spaying or neutering your dog, you can help put an end to this cycle of overpopulation and killing of unwanted dogs.
