Spay and neuter your GSD
You really need to spay and neuter your GSD if you haven't already. If your female dog is spayed before her first heat cycle she will have almost a zero chance of developing breast cancer later in life! Concerning male dogs, the process of neutering helps to prevent prostate enlargement as well as cancer down the road as your dog matures. It also often cuts down on the need to wander by many male dogs and many other territorial behaviors. First, it is important to understand exactly what happens whenever you spay or neuter your German Shepherd and what to expect during the process.
Spaying the Female GSDWhat happens when you spay your female German Shepherd? Both ovaries and the uterus are removed while the pet is under anesthesia. Postoperative care must be followed carefully to avoid the occurrence of nasty infections.
Neutering the Male GSDWhat happens when you neuter your male GSD? Basically, the dogs testicles are removed in a surgical manner while the pet is under anesthesia. The wound needs to be thoroughly dressed and cleaned after surgery.Spaying or Neutering Your GSD is a Good Thing - Really!
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