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 ...

In North America, between 70 and 80 percent of dogs are spayed or neutered. This is done to prevent the overpopulation problem that has forced many shelters to euthanize countless dogs. It is also ...

Cats and dogs live longer when spayed or neutered. This is why vets recommend the procedures for most young pets before they ...

An estimated 5 million to 8 million animals are euthanized in shelters across this country every year. Many organizations are trying to decrease that number by opening low-cost spay/neuter clinics to ...

Neutering a dog can be a difficult decision for pet owners. Not only are there costs to consider, but it is also important to understand what neutering a dog does to its temperament, as well as what ...

Neutering your dog prevents unwanted pregnancies and reduces the risk of several health conditions. If you don’t plan to breed from your animal, the RSPCA recommends getting them neutered – and ...

Q: My 8-year-old three-quarter German Shepherd dog is healthy and happy as a pup, but he has a slight problem for which I’d like to get a second opinion. He has two small lumps on the left side of his ...

Beneath the fluffy backsides of Valerie Robson’s two male golden retrievers is an unusual sight: intact anatomy. Neither dog is neutered. This presents occasional challenges. Astro and Rumble are ...

Source: Chris and Yoon Choi/Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 In North America, between 70 and 80 percent of dogs are spayed or neutered. This is done to prevent the overpopulation problem that has forced many ...