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 ...

Spaying female dogs has health benefits and is an important strategy in reducing pet overpopulation, a problem that leads to unwanted pets being euthanized in shelters each year. Spaying also has ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spaying involves removing a female dog’s reproductive organs, also known as an ovariohysterectomy. You may choose to do so for a variety of reasons, such as preventing unwanted pregnancies. There are ...

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 ...

New data, which is bound to fuel the controversy over the benefits versus the health costs of spaying and neutering dogs, has just come out of the Center for Exceptional Longevity Studies at the ...

Jerry Kleinsasser had been meaning to get Crash neutered anyway. Then Crash, a 4- or 5-year-old Labrador-Rottweiler mix, got picked up by animal control for running at large. People at the shelter ...

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 ...