Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many myths surrounding both neutering and spaying, and you should take time to learn the facts before you make a ...

(Phys.org)—Neutering, and the age at which a dog is neutered, may affect the animal's risk for developing certain cancers and joint diseases, according to a new study of golden retrievers by a team of ...

The health implications of sterilizing dogs and cats are complex and highly individualized. Pet owners, animal advocates and veterinarians should be able to talk about them openly and honestly. But we ...

This story was produced by Billie Pollisotto and distributed by Next Net. Your dog has just come home from the vet, groggy and wearing that cone of shame, and you’re determined to help them bounce ...

Todd Bruce, a herd manager on a farm in Oregon City, Ore., had long resisted neutering his 5-year-old Australian cattle dog, Cody, for fear of losing the extra set (or two) of legs in the field. “I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does neutering make cats lazy or overweight? We asked a vet who says it's a simple, safe way to keep your kitty calm, healthy and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cats that are neutered at four months old compared to the traditional six months old are not at any greater risk of weight problems as they age, new research has found. A scientific analysis published ...