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Pet Overpopulation
Responsible pet owners get their pets spayed and
castrated. Overpopulation in dogs and cats in particular poses a serious
problem. It is a sad realization that approximately 15 million of these animals
are euthanized yearly in animal shelters throughout the United States because
there are just not enough homes to go around. Additionally, spaying females
helps to avoid potential infections and, if done early, reduces the chances of
the animal developing mammary cancer. Castrating males diminishes fighting and
subsequent injuries, roaming, prostrate cancer, and, in cats, the dreaded art of
marking territory through spraying.
Texas Department of State Health Services - Infectious Disease
Control Unit
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149347 - Austin, TX 78714-9347
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