What will happen if the dog is not spayed

When a dog enters heat, it will display signs of being in heat. If the dog is not spayed, it will go into heat 2-3 times a year. During this time, the dog may run away from home, urinate everywhere, and fight with other dogs. In addition, not spaying a dog increases its risk of developing diseases such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, pyometra, and prostate issues. Moreover, spayed dogs generally live longer than those that are not spayed.

Benefits of spaying a dog:

1. Control the birth rate of puppies, reduce abandonment due to excessive breeding. Spaying a dog can effectively reduce the birth rate and overall population of dogs, thus reducing cases of pets being abandoned or sent to shelters.

2. Avoid phantom pregnancies in female dogs. Some female dogs may exhibit pregnancy symptoms during heat, even if they have not mated. They may have a swollen abdomen, swollen nipples, and even produce milk. This condition can negatively impact the dog's physical health, which can be avoided through spaying.

3. Reduce the risk of pyometra in female dogs. If a female dog is not spayed, it is susceptible to diseases related to the reproductive organs, such as pyometra. This disease can threaten the dog's life. Therefore, it is necessary to spay female dogs at a certain point.

4. Reduce the chances of prostate diseases in male dogs. Unneutered male dogs may develop prostatic hyperplasia as they age. When the hyperplasia increases and compresses the intestines, it can cause difficulty in urination. In severe cases, it can lead to infection. Neutering can reduce the occurrence of these diseases.

5. Reduce the problem of male dogs running away. If male dogs are not neutered, they will try everything to chase after females in heat due to the pheromones they emit. If it is a large breed dog, the owner really cannot control the dog, and there is nothing they can do. However, neutering can alleviate this situation.