An estimated 5 million to 8 million animals are euthanized in shelters across this country every year. Many organizations are trying to decrease that number by opening low-cost spay/neuter clinics to ...

A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0) Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated ...

Spaying female dogs has health benefits and is an important strategy in reducing pet overpopulation, a problem that leads to unwanted pets being euthanized in shelters each year. Spaying also has ...

If you’re a new dog parent or just exploring ways to keep your furry friend healthy and happy, you’ve probably heard your veterinarian talk about the importance of spaying or neutering. These ...

Scientists have updated guidelines on when to neuter your dog in light of increasing evidence that doing it too early can cause health issues. Lead authors Lynette Hart and Benjamin Hart of the School ...

Many pet parents spay or neuter their dogs for health benefits and safety. These procedures lessen the risks of certain diseases, reduce aggression, and generally add to your dog’s life, with proper ...

How to manage the cost to neuter or spay your dog and what to expect Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side. Edited By ...

Spaying and neutering dogs is common practice in the U.S.; not only does it reduce the number of euthanizations performed by animal shelters annually, but it also provides several health benefits to ...

When’s the right time to safely spay or neuter your dog? Surgical neutering is usually carried out by six months of age to prevent pet overpopulation, euthanasia or reduce shelter intake. A new, ...

A cesarean section, or C-section, is a planned or emergency surgical procedure to remove puppies directly from a pregnant dog’s uterus. While the procedure can save the puppies or the mother dog’s ...

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 ...