Dog Spaying & Neutering Poses Risky Health Benefits. Results of a 10 year pet lifetime study conducted at the University of Davis in California, documented a decline in overall health, wellness, and longevity in dogs spayed and/or neutered before 12 months of age. This research focused on five specific canine diseases: Hip Dysplasia, knee or…
Neutering male dogs involve removal of both testicles and spaying a female dog requires removal of the ovaries and uterus. Both procedures result in the interruption of the body’s production of hormones. Without hormones, unwanted canine pregnancies and pet overpopulation issues are avoided. For years, veterinarians and pet owners alike have been taught about all…
Canine mammary tumors are the most common cancer in intact [not spayed] female dogs and account for approximately half of all canine cancers.
Breast Cancer in Pets. As with humans, beloved household pets can also develop cancer in the breast tissue — known in animals as mammary cancer.
Pedicures for pets are important because overgrown nails can cause painful infections. Some dogs are active enough to wear their toenails down