Understand the misunderstandings about pet sterilization:

1. Misunderstanding 1: The temperament changes drastically after sterilization. After a pet is neutered, female animals usually will not change, while male animals will have some good changes, such as becoming docile.

2. Misunderstanding 2: Male pets cannot become pregnant and there is no need for sterilization. Male pets also need to be sterilized. Neutering male pets can reduce the incidence of related diseases, such as prostate enlargement, testicular tumors, etc.

3. Misunderstanding 3: My pet will not get pregnant and there is no need to neuter it. I am afraid it will be very painful. The sterilization operation is performed under general anesthesia, and the doctor will use analgesics according to the animal's condition during the perioperative period to minimize the pain caused by the operation.

4. Myth 4: The temper will be docile after sterilization. Most pets will become docile after neutering, but not all pets will become docile as a result of neutering.

5. Misunderstanding 5: Pets will definitely gain weight after neutering. It is not the sterilization surgery that makes animals obese. The main cause of obesity is overfeeding and lack of exercise by the owners. However, neutered animals are generally less active. It is recommended that owners feed them less food than before and take them for more exercise.

6. Misunderstanding 6: Elderly pets are too old, so it is not necessary or suitable for neutering. Older animals are more likely to suffer from reproductive system diseases than younger animals. Therefore, after a comprehensive examination by a doctor, surgery is also recommended for older dogs and cats if their physical conditions permit.