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 ...

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 ...

Large, mixed-breed dogs face higher risk of joint disorders if neutered early Neutering policies may need review, modification for larger dogs Heavier mixed-breed dogs have higher health risks if ...

Animal health professionals and advocates in the region are urging pet owners to spay and neuter their animals. This ...

A 10-year study lays out guidelines for pet owners and veterinarians for each of 35 dog breeds to assist in making a neutering decision. (Getty) Some dog breeds have higher risk of developing certain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Becoming a pet parent can be fun, rewarding, and full of unexpected adventures, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. When ...

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 ...

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 ...

The word 'spaying' was familiar to me when I first adopted my pet, but not entirely known. I knew it was a procedure, a scary one, but the importance of it was lost on me. So, just like many others, I ...

In the 1970s, a time when tens of millions of unwanted dogs were being euthanized in the United States annually, an orthodoxy began to take hold: Spay and neuter early. Spay and neuter everything.