By: Kelly Marshall
Submitted: 2011-12-24 10:37:55 | Word Count: 511
Many dog owners feel that neutering their male dog simply isn't necessary. After all, they won't be the ones dealing with any unwanted litters so why worry? While having the expense of a dog having a litter may not be much of a worry, as an animal lover you should be concerned that your unneutered male dog may add to the dog population in general which often results in puppies being abused or forced to be put down. However, contributing to unwanted litters is not the only good reason for having your dog neutered here are 5 more.
1. Neutering your male dog before 6 months of age greatly reduces his chances of getting testicular cancer as well as a number of other diseases.
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2. Neutering your male dog will reduce his risk of getting seriously injured. Neutered male dogs are less likely to roam than are dogs who have not been neutered. The less your dog roams the less likely he will be to meet with an accident or be injured by a neighbor who simply doesn't like dogs. An intact dog, no matter how careful you are in trying to control them become quite good at becoming escape artists and digging under or jumping over fences. Once off your property and out of your control they are far more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
3. A Neutered dog is less likely to be aggressive. This means that he is less likely to get into fights with other male dogs which can result in serious injury or be aggressive to humans.
4. Neutering you dog may save you money. Accidents that injure your dog, can result in large vet bills that will cost far more than the cost of neutering does. In addition, should your dog wander and hurt a person or another dog you may have huge court costs and fines in addition to medical or vet bills to pay.
5. Neutering your dog will help him bond better with family members. If you want your dog to truly bond with the members of his human family then neutering him increases the chances of that happening. When a dog is no longer eager to roam and search out female companionship of another dog he more easily seeks human companionship and wants your family attention rather than that of another dog.
Remember as a dog owner it is your responsibility to care for your dog and take whatever steps are necessary to see that he has a long and healthy life. Neutering your dog may well help prevent him from suffering from various medical conditions as well as reducing his risk of injury or death. By not neutering your male dog he may get loose and wander and you may find yourself fined for not keeping control of you dog or worse you may find yourself paying for vet or medical bills if your dog's wandering causes injury to another animal or human being. It is your duty and responsibility to keep both your dog and your community safe. Neutering can help achieve that goal.
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Kelly Marshall is a popular contributor at http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com - where you can find giant dog beds, dog steps, dog costumes, and more unique dog gear that you'll never find at your local pet store.
