Altering: It’s Good for You

•Neutered pets are more loving and better tempered pets.

•Neutered cats are less likely to mark their territory (or spray).

•A spayed female doesn't have estrus (or heat cycles). The estrus cycle happens about twice a year for dogs and three or more times a year for cats. It can last for six or more days and often results in a distracted, nervous female??who may cry or howl??and numerous unwanted male visitors.

•Neutered pets are less likely to bite. While neutering isn't a cure for all behavior problems, in combination with training it can mean drastic changes in a pet' s behavior, almost always for the better.

•Male dogs or cats who are neutered are much less likely to run away or get into fights.