Spay and Neuter Your Pit Bulls

I find that it is very important that dogs that aren't meant to be bred (IE non-champion bloodline) and dogs that aren't going to be bred (typically pure human want not to breed), should be spayed or neutered. There are so many reasons as to why you should spay or neuter your pit bull that you really need to take into consideration.

Spaying Your Female Dog

Neutering Your Male Dog

Of the many reasons as to why you should spay and neuter your Pit Bull, here are just a few of them.

1. Pit Bulls already have a bad reputation, and by breeding "pit bulls" that are not of champion lines, you're probably not doing the breed any favors by releasing more puppies that may have bad temperaments bc you don't really know the full bloodline.
2. If you don't spay your female Pit Bull, you may end up with an unwanted mix-breed litter, which means more "pit bulls" are released into the public, which means the higher potential for mishap since you don't know the other dog's lineage and temperament.
3. Pit Bulls are already one of the most pupular dog breeds out there, which means there are tons of them whereever you look, and by having one more litter, you're putting more puppies out there who can have puppies and more puppies, etc. which can in turn create a worse reputation becuase you just don't know what all of hte puppies are doing.
4. It's just healthier for the dog to be spayed or neutered. You are preventing other illnesses, or at least lessening the risk for other illnesses and complications.
5. You are reducing the amount of estrogen and testosterone that your dog has running through his/her body, which means less chance for temperament problems, given that you have and are socializing and training the dog.

There are other reasons, but these alone should be enough to want to get your dog spayed or neutered. I mean if you really love your Pit Bull and you really love the breed, you'll do it.

Female Dogs in Heat

When you've got a female dog, one of the more important decisions that you can make is getting her spayed. Unless you plan on breeding your American Pit Bull Terrier, there is absolutly no reason to let her go through a heat cycle.

Tips for a Female Dog in Heat

And, in reality there is no reason to breed her unless she is of champion bloodlines on both sides of her lineage and she is a show quality Pit Bull. If you are wanting to better the breed in terms of the breed's appearance, temperament, intelligence, and overall build, there is no reason to breed the dog.

And, if your APBT is not of champion lines on both sides of her pedigree, you really aren't bettering the breed in any way. I mean, yea your female Pit Bull may be the sweetest dog you've ever had, but that does not necessarily mean that her lineage depicts that trait.

But anyway understanding your dog's heat cycle is important if you plan on waiting to have her spayed. Find out the common questions related to a female dog's heat cycle.

Why is My Dog Running Away?

Why is My Dog Running Away & How to Stop Him from Escaping

One of the biggest problems with many dog breeds is that some dogs just like to run away. American Pit Bull Terriers typically aren't one of those breeds, but that does not mean that none of them want or try to run away. There are many different reasons as to why your dog may try to run away, which means if you can find the reason, you can find a solution to correcting the problem.

Putting Your Dog to Sleep

How to Decide When to Put Your Dog to Sleep?

It is a very hard decision to make, but if you have a dog, you may potentially have to make this decision one day. It will be easier to deal with if you understand the full process and if you plan ahead. If you know that you dog is suffering, you want to end the suffering before it is too late, and you want to make sure that you dog has the best last days without pain.

Caring for an Old Dog

Caring for an Elderly and Aging Dog

Although Pit Bulls are one of the more hardy dog breeds, the one thing that you can't prevent is your dog getting older. And, when that time comes you want to make sure that you are prepared for the health problems that are commonly associated with old age, such as cataracts and joint problems (IE arthritis).

In terms of an older dog, you want to make sure that you DO go to the vet for checkups. Many vets actually require checkups twice a year for older dogs.

Make sure that you have your senior dog on senior dogfood so that he is getting the proper nutrients for his age.