Spaying And Neutering Issues (24)
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When to Spay and Neuter: One Vet's Opinion
By Dr. Marty Becker, Oct 2, 2013First it was easy, then it was more complicated, and now it’s more complicated still. What am I talking about? Giving advice from a veterinary perspective on exactly when to spay or neuter… Full Article ›
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The Good, the Bad and the Inevitable: Post-Surgical Complications in Pet Medicine
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Aug 27, 2013There’s only one reasonable explanation for why a veterinarian’s patients might not suffer post-surgical complications: That doctor doesn’t perform surgery. Complications are… Full Article ›
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The Impressive Yet Underestimated Dog Spay
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Aug 9, 2013
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Current Federal Law Puts Mobile Veterinary Practices in Danger
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Decades after the house call faded out of human medicine, traveling to patients is still an essential part of veterinary care. While you may think mobile veterinary practices are important only for… Full Article ›
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New Nonsurgical Neutering Option Makes Sterilization Simple
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013As a veteran veterinarian with more than three decades of practice under my belt, it has been a long time since I’ve been anything other than matter-of-fact about any medical procedure. I… Full Article ›
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World Spay Day Events Expand With First-Ever Pet Pageant
By Lisa Granshaw, Feb 26, 2013Every year on the last Tuesday in February, The Humane Society of the United States marks World Spay Day. While most owners may have heard of spaying and neutering their pets, not enough are taking… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Roam?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013It seems that some dogs are born to roam. How do you know if you have one of these dogs? Easy. No matter what you do, you cannot keep your “Houdini dog” inside the fenced backyard. Or… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Spay Incontinence in Female Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector, Sep 14, 2012Is your female dog suddenly dribbling urine in her sleep or even while she's climbing stairs? If so, she may be suffering from urinary incontinence, which commonly affects middle-aged and older… Full Article ›
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A New Nonsurgical Way to Neuter Male Dogs
By Dr. Nancy Kay, Sep 10, 2012There is some exciting news on the battlefront against pet overpopulation — a medication is hitting the U.S. market that is used to neuter male dogs without the need for anesthesia or… Full Article ›
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Does Faster Healing Make Laparoscopic Spaying Worth the Cost?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. My veterinarian is now offering spays by laparoscopy. She says it’s less invasive and the recovery time is faster. Is it worth the extra cost? A. That’s a decision only you… Full Article ›
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Cat Is on the Prowl in Neutering Ad
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 10, 2012Sultan the cat is looking for love — again. An SPCA Montreal spot features this “sexy” father of 321 kittens as a reminder to pet owners to be responsible about spaying and… Full Article ›
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Why This Vet Thinks Mandatory Spay/Neuter Legislation Is Flawed
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Apr 26, 2012Mandatory spay/neuter laws (MSN) are all the rage in communities across the U.S. Although no state has yet to mandate spaying and neutering for all companion animals — with a few… Full Article ›