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 ...

This article was reviewed by Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ. Key points Spaying and neutering can benefit your dog’s long-term health and reduce pet overpopulation … ...

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

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 ...

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

I finally took my golden retriever in to get neutered since he recently turned 2. The real reason I finally went ahead with the surgery is because he grew what looked like another dark nail between ...

Well, this is a bit of a surprise. A newly published study found that dogs that are neutered may actually have a slightly shorter lifespan than intact dogs. This finding was based on a recent analysis ...

Q Just over a week ago, we had our 16-month-old male Rhodesian Ridgeback dog neutered. He now appears to have a flap of loose skin where he previously had testicles. We called our veterinarian’s ...