Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many years, dog owners were told that this was a myth, but the metabolic rate does slow with the removal of the gonads, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: JulPo / Getty Images) Many folks hesitate to spay or neuter their pet, fearing that it’s painful and wondering what ...

One of the biggest challenges of having a new puppy at home — aside from the pee pads and chew marks — is making sure they get all of the early veterinary care they need. A new puppy needs a list of ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Neutering a dog can be a difficult decision for pet owners. Not only ...

A new study has highlighted how more research is needed in order to demonstrate the effect of neutering timing on dog health. Effects of neutering on female dog health have been reported in previous ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Should you neuter your dog, and if so, when? If you are a bottom-line kind of person, and want your male dog to live as long as possible but don’t want to ...

Neutering a male dog has several benefits, including reducing the likelihood of reproductive cancer, prostate issues and hormone-driven behaviors like roaming and urine marking. When you add a new dog ...

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 ...

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 in shelters. These surgical ...