Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That said, shelters still euthanize hundreds of thousands of dogs each year in the United States due to overpopulation. Every dog ...

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 ...

My female and male pups are going in for spay and neuter surgery, respectively. Should I expect “normal behavior” once the anesthesia wears off? What about the long term? You may notice some changes ...

Innovative Veterinary Care Journal publishes a review of research on the consequences of canine gonadectomy and of methods to sterilize dogs while preserving hormones for long-term health. In 1973, ...

The cost to neuter or spay a dog can vary based on your location, the dog’s age and weight, and the type of facility where the procedure is performed. Many pet wellness policies cover the cost, up to ...

Spaying and neutering dogs is common practice in the U.S.; not only does it reduce the number of euthanizations performed by animal shelters annually, but it also provides several health benefits to ...

Every year in the United States alone, millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters. That’s worth repeating: Millions.

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 ...