CIS1020 Section 25 August 3 2011 The Importance of Spaying or Neutering Your Pets Mission Statement My audience will understand the importance of spaying or neutering their pets not only for their own benefit but also for the health and wellbeing of their pets ID: 408174
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Amy WilkinsonCIS1020 Section 25August 3, 2011
The Importance of Spaying or Neutering Your PetsSlide2
Mission Statement: My audience will understand the importance of spaying or neutering their pets, not only for their own benefit but also for the health and well-being of their pets.Slide3
This chart represents the effects of an
unspayed
female and her mate. In eight years, more than 2 million kittens will be born if none of the offspring are spayed or neutered.Slide4
Common MisconceptionsSlide5
Myth:
Spaying/Neutering will make my pet fat
Fact:
Lack of exercise and/or over-eating are the culprit!Slide6
Myth:
My dog or cat will feel like “less of a man/woman”
Fact:
Pets don’t have any concept of sexual identity or egoSlide7
Myth:
It’s too expensive
Fact:
You can’t afford
not
to
Post-pregnancy veterinary care costs more than a spay!Slide8
Humane Society of Utah
Dogs
Spay Cost
Neuter Cost
<
50 lbs.
$50
$48
51-70 lbs.
$60
$58
71-85 lbs.
$70
$68
86-99 lbs.
$80
$78100+ lbs.$100 + $1 per lb. overCatsSpay CostNeuter CostAll sizes$35$25
Affordable Spay/Neuter Clinics!
4242 South 300 West
Murray, UT 84107
Phone: (801) 261-2919
www.utahhumane.orgSlide9
No More Homeless PetsOffer ‘Free Fix’ vouchers for those on financial assistance.
Organize “Big Fix” events for discounted services.
Affordable Spay/Neuter Clinics!
8029 South 700 East
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: (801) 432-2124
www.utahpets.orgSlide10
What are the benefits?Slide11
Contribute to a Longer, Healthier Life
Female Pets:
Prevent uterine infections
Prevent breast cancer
50% fatal in dogs and 90% fatal in cats!
Male Pets:
Prevent testicular cancer
Prevent prostate tumors and infectionSlide12
Male Dogs Less Likely to Roam Away
Unneutered dogs will go to great lengths to find a mate including:
Digging under fences
Jumping fences
Bolting out the front door
Risks:
Getting lost
Fighting
Being injured or killed in trafficSlide13
Avoid Aggression Problems
Pet Aggression Consequences:
Injury to pet or humans
Costly veterinary and medical bills
Court battles and fines
Euthanasia
Emotional trauma
Avoid aggression problems
– Neuter by 6 months!Slide14
Signs of AggressionGrowlingGuarding
possessions
Snapping
Snarling
Aggressive
barking
Lunging on or off the leash with barking or growlingBitingSlide15
Neutered Male Pets are Better Behaved
Unneutered dogs and cats are more likely to mark their territory all over your house.
Neuter early (by age six months):
Keep marking from becoming a habit
Avoid unwanted odors
Save money on cleaning expensesSlide16
Keep Females From Going in Heat“Heat” refers to the mating period after the female ovulation cycle
Typical heat for dogs lasts 4 to 5 days
Typical heat for cats lasts 15 to 22 days
Female cats loudly meow and urinate more frequently to attract mates Slide17
Fight Overpopulation
Millions of cats and dogs are euthanized each year due to unplanned litters.
20,000 cats are killed each year in
Utah
shelters alone!Slide18
Animals are reliable; many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful, and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.
-
Alfred A.
Montapert
Please do your part in keeping our pets healthy and happy!
Get your pet spayed or neutered and share this information with a friend!