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 involves removing a female dog’s reproductive organs, also known as an ovariohysterectomy. You may choose to do so for a variety of reasons, such as preventing unwanted pregnancies. There are ...

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 ...

The spaying of female dogs and neutering of male dogs is an extremely common practice in North America: 83% of owned dogs are spayed or neutered in the United States. This is certainly not a universal ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine is looking to help female dogs by making their most common surgical procedure — the spay — less painful. Dr. Laura ...

Q Can my pet be too old to spay or neuter, or to reproduce? A Generally speaking, it is always better to perform elective procedures such as spaying or neutering on young, healthy animals. It ...

Spaying is a surgical procedure performed by a veterinarian to remove your female dog's ovaries and uterus. Also known as an ovariohysterectomy, the operation can not only prevent pregnancy but also ...

More than two-thirds of American households owned pets in 2021, up 3% from the previous year, according to the National Pet Owners’ Survey. As more pet owners work from home post-pandemic, there’s an ...

Source: Chris and Yoon Choi/Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 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 ...

As pet overpopulation continues to be a persistent concern, the Hawaiian Humane Society has brought more spay and neuter ...