One Unspayed Dog =
67,000 More?!
Debunking 7 Spay and Neuter Myths—Are YOU Helping or Making It Worse?

🚨Cebu Is Drowning in Strays—Are You Part of the Problem or the Solution?🚨

Every unspayed dog left to roam fuels a deadly cycle—67,000 more in just a few years. That’s thousands of helpless puppies suffering from disease, starvation, and brutal street accidents.

Yet, dangerous myths stop pet owners from making the only humane choice: spaying and neutering. These false beliefs are killing dogs every single day. It’s time to wake up, face the facts, and take action NOW.

Let’s shatter these deadly myths once and for all.

Myth #1:
It’s Not Necessary for Indoor or Solo Pets

💡 FACT: 

  • Even if your pet stays indoors, accidents happen. Pets escape, and unexpected litters happen.
  • One unspayed female and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in just six years. (Source: Humane Society)

Myth #2:
Spaying or Neutering Will Change My Dog’s Personality

💡 FACT: 

          🐶 A dog’s personality is shaped by love, training, and genetics—not reproductive organs.

          ✂️ Spaying/neutering reduces hormone-driven behaviors like roaming, aggression, and excessive barking.

         🚫 Neutered males are less likely to show territorial aggression or escape to find a mate. (Source: AVMA)

Myth #3:
It’s Better to Let My Female Dog Have One Litter First

💡 FACT: 

  • There is zero medical benefit to having a litter first. In fact, waiting increases her risk of serious diseases.
  • Spaying before the first heat cycle: 
  • ✔ Reduces the risk of mammary cancer by up to 90%. 
  • ✔ Prevents life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra). 
  • ✔ Eliminates risks of ovarian and uterine cancers. (Source: ASPCA)

Myth #4:
My Dog Will Gain Weight After Being Fixed

💡 FACT: 

  • Weight gain happens from overeating and lack of exercise—not from spaying or neutering.
  • Spayed/neutered pets actually live longer! 
  • ✔ Neutered males live 18% longer.
     ✔ Spayed females live 23% longer.
     ✔ They avoid deadly cancers and infections. (Source: Humane Society)

Myth #5:
Neutering My Dog Will Make Him Less Protective

💡 FACT: 

  • A dog’s protective instincts come from loyalty and training—not testosterone. 
  • Neutering only reduces unwanted aggression, not their desire to protect their home and family.
  • Neutered dogs tend to be more focused and responsive to training, making them better guard dogs. (Source: AVMA)

Myth #6:
My Pet Will Feel Pain During And After Spaying And Neutering

💡 FACT: 

  • Spaying and neutering are routine veterinary procedures. 
  • Pets receive anesthesia during surgery to eliminate pain, and veterinarians provide pain relief afterward for a smooth recovery.
    ✔ Most pets recover quickly and return to normal within a few days.
    ✔ Following the vet’s aftercare instructions ensures a smooth, pain-free recovery.
    ✔ Modern veterinary techniques make the procedure safe and low-risk. (Source: Angel Animal Hospital)

Myth #7:
My Dog Will Feel Less "Masculine" if Neutered

💡 FACT: 

  • Dogs do not have a concept of masculinity. 
  • Neutering only removes hormone-driven urges that can lead to aggression and roaming.
  •  Neutering prevents testicular cancer and significantly lowers prostate disease risk. (Source: ASPCA)

🔥 Enough Talk—
It’s Time to ACT! 🔥

Every day, helpless dogs suffer and die because of overpopulation. Every unspayed pet adds to the crisis, while every responsible owner helps end it.

🐶 The Truth? Spaying and neutering isn’t just a choice—it’s a DUTY.

✅ Prevent overcrowded shelters & mass euthanasia
✅ Stop deadly cancers, infections & suffering
✅ Reduce roaming, aggression & territorial marking
✅ Save money on medical bills & surprise litters
✅ Help your pet live a longer, healthier life

🚨 If YOU Don’t Take Action…WHO WILL?