Although the wife wasn’t too keen with the idea, we’ve decided to neuter the little one for various reasons.

1. To prevent the births of unwanted litters, contributing to the overpopulation of animals. Each year, some 6,000 dogs and 12,000 cats have to be put to sleep, while about 700 pet owners are fined for keeping unlicensed dogs.
2. Prevention of mammary tumors
3. Prevention of pyometra, either due to the removal of the organ and/or because of the lack of female sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) after spaying. Pyometra is a disease of the uterus most commonly seen in female dogs (bitches)
4. Prevention of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer due to the removal of the susceptible organs.
5. Prevention of sexually dimorphic behaviors such as mounting, urine spraying and some forms of male aggression due to the decrease in hormone levels
6. The above will also make your pet more affectionate and less likely to roam and get in fights

Because of the pain, the little one is in all sorts of awkward positions and he has to be on e-collar for 10 days before he redeems his freedom.