pros and cons of fixing you dog

Having your dog fixed before letting her have a litter will not hurt her. They do not "need" to have a litter to be fulfilled as a dog nor will they get an infection. As a Certified Vet Asst. I can tell you most reasons for not fixing a dog as soon as you can are personal and incorrect. The only reason not to spay or neuter a pet is so you can breed them, if you are a breeder or want to share with a friend. Being spayed or neutered not only helps with temperament it also helps with wandering and a host of health issues. It is actually safer to spay or neuter an animal than it is to let them be "natural" or wait to have a litter. A dog can actually be fixed around 4 months but most vets will wait until 6 or 8 months, depending on the breed. By that time, your dog should be very familiar with the vet so ask your vet what is best for your dog. Only you and your vet can make that decision.

The only possbile reason not to get your dog spayed or neutered is if he or she is a purebred and you want to breed them. Other wise it is your responsiblility to have your dog neutered. You do not want to contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. Plus you will have a healthier and happier dog.