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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 ...

UC Davis researchers have updated suggested guidelines for when to spay or neuter your pet dog. Scientists began the research in 2013 with a study that suggested early neutering of golden retrievers ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...