The decision to spay or neuter your dog is an important (and necessary) one, but when’s the best time to actually get the procedure done? The Dodo spoke to Dr. Corinne Wigfall, a veterinarian working ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: "I am a senior citizen who is contemplating adopting a 4-year-old intact Golden Retriever. I have had other Goldens, but they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: JulPo / Getty Images) Many folks hesitate to spay or neuter their pet, fearing that it’s painful and wondering what ...

Quick answer: Yes, you should. Many dog parents ask this question when they first bring home their puppy, and while it can be scary to think about your newest family member going through surgery, it’s ...

For decades, veterinary professionals have been encouraging pet owners to spay and neuter their pets, highlighting the benefits these procedures provide. Spaying can help lower the chance of your pet ...

More than two-thirds of American households owned pets in 2021, up 3% from the previous year, according to the National Pet Owners’ Survey. As more pet owners work from home post-pandemic, there’s an ...

A new, 10-year study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, examined 35 dog breeds and found vulnerability from neutering, and the age at which they are neutered, varies greatly ...

A new study has highlighted how more research is needed in order to demonstrate the effect of neutering timing on dog health. Effects of neutering on female dog health have been reported in previous ...

The cost to neuter or spay a dog can vary based on your location, the dog’s age and weight, and the type of facility where the procedure is performed. Many pet wellness policies cover the cost, up to ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

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 ...