Neutering is a simple surgical procedure that sterilizes a male dog so he’s incapable of parenting puppies. “The big snip,” as some people call it, provides many benefits beyond making sure dogs don’t ...

A 10-year study lays out guidelines for pet owners and veterinarians for each of 35 dog breeds to assist in making a neutering decision. (Getty) Some dog breeds have higher risk of developing certain ...

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If you’re a new dog parent or just exploring ways to keep your furry friend healthy and happy, you’ve probably heard your veterinarian talk about the importance of spaying or neutering. These ...

A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0) Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated ...

My female and male pups are going in for spay and neuter surgery, respectively. Should I expect “normal behavior” once the anesthesia wears off? What about the long term? You may notice some changes ...

Should you neuter your dog, and if so, when? If you are a bottom-line kind of person, and want your male dog to live as long as possible but don’t want to read the rest of the article, the answer is ...

Scientists have updated guidelines on when to neuter your dog in light of increasing evidence that doing it too early can cause health issues. Lead authors Lynette Hart and Benjamin Hart of the School ...

Spaying or neutering a dog can promote a longer life, according to Steven Austad, Ph.D., a professor and chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In a paper ...

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter 40 popular dog varieties by breed and sex. Their recent paper in Frontiers in Veterinary Science ...

Some dog breeds have higher risk of developing certain cancers and joint disorders if neutered or spayed within their first year of life and up until now, studies had only assessed that risk in a few ...