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 ...

Q: "I am a senior citizen who is contemplating adopting a 4-year-old intact Golden Retriever. I have had other Goldens, but they have all been neutered. What are the risks of neutering at 4? The dog ...

Quick Take Spaying and neutering extend lifespan; neutered male dogs live 13%–18% longer and spayed female dogs 20%–26% ...

When you first bring home your new pet, one of the best ways to give them a healthy start is to spay or neuter them. Spaying or neutering will benefit your pet medically and behaviorally. Whether you ...

A cat made his feelings about being neutered abundantly clear in a video doing the rounds on social media. Rachel Braig, a musician from Nashville, Tennessee, reckons Oliver might be "the sweetest cat ...

Large, mixed-breed dogs face higher risk of joint disorders if neutered early Neutering policies may need review, modification for larger dogs Heavier mixed-breed dogs have higher health risks if ...

As pet owners, we see the commercials that tell us to spay or neuter our pets to control the stray animal population. When we adopt from a humane society or rescue shelter, all the animals have ...

The health implications of sterilizing dogs and cats are complex and highly individualized. Pet owners, animal advocates and veterinarians should be able to talk about them openly and honestly. But we ...

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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A case study published in Topics in Companion Animal Medicine details the first report of hormone restoration therapy applied to a dog suffering from diverse physical and psychological symptoms ...