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bleeding, swelling of the incision, and other of certain prostate issues. Neutering can decrease complications. Even if your pet seems perfectly negative male behaviors associated with testosterone, fine and wants to be active, continue activity such as roaming and aggression. For male cats, restriction as recommended by your veterinarian. neutering reduces the potency of unpleasant “tomcat” urine odors and reduces the likelihood of urine What Are the Benefits of Neutering? marking and other negative behaviors. There are many benefits to neutering your pet. Most For most pets, the benefits of neutering far out- importantly, neutering helps reduce pet . weigh the potential risks. The decision to neuter or Neutering also prevents , is helpful not is an important one, so be sure to discuss this in treating certain anal tumors, and reduces the risk health issue with your veterinarian.

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