Spaying and neutering have many benefits

While preventing pregnancy is the most obvious reason to have your pet spayed or neutered, these procedures also offer a wide range of other benefits. In males, neutering prevents testicular cancer and makes pets less susceptible to prostate problems. Spaying eliminates the risk of reproductive cancers and uterine infections while lowering the risk of mammary tumors and cancer. Endocrine disorders and hormone issues are less common in pets who have been spayed or neutered, too. 

Eliminating a pet’s urge to reproduce can bring behavioral benefits, too. Altered pets are less likely to howl, yowl, roam in search of a mate, or spray. Neutering also eases aggressive behavior in many male pets.