Talking To Your Vet

If you're like most people who share your lives, homes, and hearts with a canine companion, your pet's health and happiness are some of your top priorities. However, until recently, the only dental care most dogs were given was a raw, meaty bone to chew on now and then — and this was actually an excellent dental health strategy for dogs. But these bones have fallen out of favor in some circles because they pose health hazards of their own for furry friends.

When there are neighborhood cats around that nobody owns or takes responsibility for, it can lead to a ton of kittens quickly. Spaying and neutering cats is one way to avoid this, but it's hardly where the benefits stop for stray cats. If you've noticed cats in your area that are in heat, visibly pregnant, or who appear to be young females, then you should strongly consider trapping them, having them spayed, and then either adopting them out or returning them to the neighborhood depending on their friendliness.

As a pet owner, you are responsible for your dog. If he impregnates the dog next door, you may be held responsible for those puppies, just as if your dog were to bite someone, you are responsible. If your dog does impregnate the dog next door, it means your dog hasn't been neutered. This is one of the reasons why he should be. If you aren't sure if your dog should be neutered, read on for a few other reasons why he should be neutered.