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 ...

This article was reviewed by Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ. Key points Spaying and neutering can benefit your dog’s long-term health and reduce pet overpopulation … ...

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 ...

Quick Take Spaying and neutering extend lifespan; neutered male dogs live 13%–18% longer and spayed female dogs 20%–26% longer. Cats also gain longer lifespans from spaying and neutering. Spaying and ...

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 ...

If you do not intend to responsibly breed your dog, consider spay or neuter. Spaying and neutering are routine surgeries around 80 percent of the U.S. pet dog population will undergo. While it's ...

In North America, between 70 and 80 percent of dogs are spayed or neutered. This is done to prevent the overpopulation problem that has forced many shelters to euthanize countless dogs. It is also ...

Spaying and neutering are widely recommended for good reason. These procedures reduce unwanted litters, lower the risk of several serious diseases, and can help curb certain behavior issues. But while ...

The Airpark Animal Hospital in Westminster held a mass spay/neuter event Sunday for the dogs displaced in a recent fire in Taneytown. Most of the 25 dogs, 13 males and 12 females, are in foster care ...