Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many years, dog owners were told that this was a myth, but the metabolic rate does slow with the removal of the gonads, and ...

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 ...

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 in shelters. These surgical ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Neutering a dog can be a difficult decision for pet owners. Not only ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

After losing my 15-year-old wheaten terrier in November, I got another one, now 4 months old. I am unsure when to neuter him. I had always done it at 6 months with my other dogs, but my breeder said ...

Neutering a male dog has several benefits, including reducing the likelihood of reproductive cancer, prostate issues and hormone-driven behaviors like roaming and urine marking. When you add a new dog ...