Spaying And Neutering Issues (25)
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Neutering for Dogs and Cats
February 27, 2014Neutering is a surgical procedure in which the testicles are removed in a male animal. Neutering prevents unwanted reproduction and can help improve some negative behavioral effects of… Full Article ›
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Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
February 27, 2014Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures to remove reproductive organs. These procedures are typically recommended for puppies and kittens before they reach sexual maturity (at about 5… Full Article ›
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World Spay Day: 10 Reasons Your Pet Should Be Spayed or Neutered
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, February 25, 2014Deciding to have your pet spayed or neutered isn't always easy for everyone. You might feel bad about putting them through the procedure, you have to face the realization that you won't hear… Full Article ›
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When to Spay and Neuter: One Vet's Opinion
By Dr. Marty Becker, October 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, August 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, August 9, 2013
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Current Federal Law Puts Mobile Veterinary Practices in Danger
By Dr. Marty Becker, April 5, 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, March 11, 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, February 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, January 28, 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, September 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 , September 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 ›