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 ...

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 ...

Grant applications are now open for shelters and nonprofits to get funding to help with spay and neuter services across the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Myths about spaying or neutering are everywhere. You’ve probably heard a few. That a neuter surgery will make your ...

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 ...

In North America, the spaying and neutering of pet dogs has almost taken on a moral or religious tone. Some of the websites maintained by humane societies and veterinary groups even talk about "The ...

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter 40 popular dog varieties by breed and sex. Their recent paper in Frontiers in Veterinary Science ...

Neutering dogs is still often seen as a quick fix for unwanted behavior, health care, or animal welfare. But recent studies show: Sex hormones control much more than just reproduction–they influence ...

The Texas Spay and Neuter Program will offer grants to qualifying entities in Texas counties, including animal shelters, nonprofit organizations, animal rescues and veterinary clinics.