Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Becoming a pet parent can be fun, rewarding, and full of unexpected adventures, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. When ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Myths about spaying or neutering are everywhere. You’ve probably heard a few. That a neuter surgery will make your ...

I know it’s not polite to stare but ever since I started working in animal welfare, I can’t help but notice when male dogs and cats aren’t neutered. The evidence is just so … prominent. But aside from ...

When’s the right time to safely spay or neuter your dog? Surgical neutering is usually carried out by six months of age to prevent pet overpopulation, euthanasia or reduce shelter intake. A new, ...

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter 40 popular dog varieties by breed and sex. Their recent paper in Frontiers in Veterinary Science ...

Laparoscopic ovariectomy represents a paradigm shift in veterinary sterilization, offering reduced pain scores and faster ...

Following a passionate debate by a large crowd Thursday night, the St. Tammany Parish Council introduced an ordinance that would require pet owners to spay or neuter their cats or dogs -- or possibly ...