Millions of unwanted animals enter shelters every year. By sterilizing your pet, you are preventing accidental litters that contribute to overpopulation. Furthermore, spaying and neutering have significant health benefits, such as reducing the risk of uterine infections and certain cancers. It is a decision that safeguards both the individual animal and the welfare of the species in your community.
Spaying (the correct term for “fixing” a female dog) is a routine veterinary surgery that removes the ovaries and usually the uterus. The primary effects are:
It is rare but possible for a neutered male to "tie" (get stuck) with a female during mating.