The birth of a litter of puppies is certainly a miracle to behold. But it’s time for a reality check: There are simply not enough homes for all. Show true compassion for the dogs of the world by having your dog spayed (for females) or neutered (for males) before 6 months of age.
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Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Dog
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Excerpted form 50 Simple Ways to Pamper Your Dog,by Arden Moore. Copyright (c) 2000 by Storey Books. Reprinted by permission of Storey Books.
Excerpted from 50 Simple Ways to Pamper Your Dog, by Arden Moore.

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Sounds delicuous!!! I´ll try this one on weekend, thanks!
My mouth is now watering! Great ideas!!
I agree with Sylvia, pathetic photo. I'll try the tea, but your photo makes me think you are trying…
Beautiful animals, its sad that people use them for experiments.
Thanks
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+ add your ownI am trying to convince my friend's 13-year-old daughter to spay her purebred Yorkie. Thus far, none of the above reasons are working on her. The one thing that seems to be changing her mind is the practicalities of a dam in heat: the idea of male dogs wanting to 'get at' her, and the bleeding (can you believe that a 13-year-old did not realize that an intact female dog has a period...)
Very good article. Many good reasons for spaying and neutering. Be blessed.
They do have better cat foods these days to help prevent male cats who have been neutered from having urinary tract blockage.Back in the day..I had a male cat that had 2 subsequent operations to rebuild his urinary tract because he was prone to blockages.These days..MUCH better options available in cat food to help prevent that.
I used to work for a vet and he would spay dogs and female cats very early but didn't like to neuter male cats until they were sexually mature due to potential for urinary problems in older male cats. I don't know if this is still theory or if males cats are neutered as early as the female cat. It was back in the 70's when I was involved in this vocation.
i can see both sides ???
...yes...it helps ro reduce overpopulatio...too many dogs and cats are waiting for a home...!!!! thks for the artcicle
...yes...it helps ro reduce overpopulatio...too many dogs and cats are waiting for a home...!!!! thks for the artcicle
I agree. Too many unresponsible people.
Part of being a pet owner is being responsible for your dog/cat and the kindest thing you can do is to fix them.
To spay or Neuter your dog you are doing one of the kindest things for them. As the article stated, there are too many dogs without loving homes.That also holds true for cats!
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