Why de-sex your pet

There are many reasons why pet owners should de-sex their pets. 
As well as helping to stop pet overpopulation, the following are 
some of the other benefits associated with de-sexing cats and dogs.

Health

• Reduced risk of getting cancer or other diseases of the reproductive organs, such as testicular cancer, prostate cancer/disorders in males, and cystic ovaries, ovarian tumours, 
  acute uterine infections and breast cancer in females, and 
  also other diseases like mammary cancer, perianal tumours 
  and perianal hamias.
• Females can suffer from physical and nutritional exhaustion if continually breeding.
• Pets generally live longer and healthier lives.

Behavioural

• Pets are less prone to wander, fight, and are less likely to get lost or injured.
• Reduces territorial behaviour such as spraying indoors.
• Less likely to suffer from anti-social behaviours. They become more affectionate and become better companions.
• Eliminates "heat" cycles in female cats and their efforts to get outside in search for a mate.
• Eliminates male dogs' urge to "mount" people's legs.

Cost

• Reduces the cost to the community of having to care for unwanted puppies and kittens in pounds and shelters.
• No additional food or vet bills for the offspring.
• No need to find homes for unwanted or unexpected litters of puppies or kittens.
• Save money from expensive surgeries from car accidents or fights, which are less likely to occur if your pet doesn't roam around.
• Dumping puppies and kittens is an ethical cost, as well as being illegal and inhumane.
• The price of de-sexing is more affordable to those in financial need with the assistance of organisations such as National De-sexing Network.