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 ...

Jul. 27—Q: A neighbor got a shelter dog. "Rowdy" appeared to be an intact male. But the new owner said that was how males can be neutered now, just "clipped" but not the testicles removed. I thought ...

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 … ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...