Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: "I am a senior citizen who is contemplating adopting a 4-year-old intact Golden Retriever. I have had other Goldens, but they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Castration is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia—with lifelong effects on the dog. Photo: Getty Images ...

A new, 10-year study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, examined 35 dog breeds and found vulnerability from neutering, and the age at which they are neutered, varies greatly ...

“Many pet parents are facing barriers to accessing timely veterinary care and spay and neuter services are one of the most ...

For most pet owners in the United States, spaying and neutering dogs and cats is an important way to benefit animals, their households and society. For female pets, spaying provides important health ...

In North America, the spaying and neutering of pet dogs has almost taken on a moral or religious tone. Some of the websites maintained by humane societies and veterinary groups even talk about "The ...

A case study published in Topics in Companion Animal Medicine details the first report of hormone restoration therapy applied to a dog suffering from diverse physical and psychological symptoms ...

A crucial part of being a responsible pet owner is spaying or neutering your dog. This routine surgical sterilization prevents your pup from breeding and has other benefits as well. Most dog rescue ...

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

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 ...