Quick Take Spaying and neutering extend lifespan; neutered male dogs live 13%–18% longer and spayed female dogs 20%–26% ...

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 ...

These days, most pet parents consider spaying and neutering to be the norm for dogs. That’s a good thing. Thanks to education and advancements in spaying and neutering procedures, along with help from ...

My boyfriend and I share in the ownership of a nine-month-old Brittany Spaniel. He is slightly hyperactive to say the least. Our difference in opinion comes down to whether we should neuter our dog.

Spaying and neutering pets not only prevents unwanted litters but also reduces the risk of serious health issues and improves behavior. For decades, Bob Barker ended The Price Is Right with the ...

Each year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because of overpopulation. Just a few years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters were emptied out as pet adoptions ...

Health risks, behaviors, and long-term wellness are not the same in a neutered vs. an unneutered dog. Veterinarians frequently advise that neutering your dog can help lead to improved health services ...

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 ...

Neutering your dog prevents unwanted pregnancies and reduces the risk of several health conditions. If you don’t plan to breed from your animal, the RSPCA recommends getting them neutered – and ...