Neutering reduces problems caused by hypersexuality, especially in male dogs. Spayed female dogs are less likely to develop some forms of cancer, affecting mammary glands, ovaries, and other reproductive organs. However, neutering increases the risk of urinary incontinence in female dogs, and prostate cancer in males, as well as osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, cruciate ligament rupture, obesity, and diabetes mellitus in either sex. COUNT 5
QSN1 Hypersexual behavior in male dogs is diminished by what? ANS1 Neutering QSN2 According to the text, what is a possible side effect of neutering a female dog? ANS2 urinary incontinence QSN3 Female dogs are less likely to develop cancer if what happens? ANS3 Spayed QSN4 What is increased in female dogs with neutering? ANS4 urinary incontinence QSN5 What is increased in male dogs with neutering? ANS5 prostate cancer