by info@socializon.com | Jun 20, 2017 | Dog Health, Hip Dysplasia, Puppy Health, Spay / Neuter
The thought of hip dysplasia is enough to strike fear into any large breed dog lover. For that reason, the bulk of research on spay / neuter and joint disease is focused on this disorder. Dogs who are sterilized before the age of six months have a 70% increased risk...
by info@socializon.com | Mar 7, 2017 | Dog Health, Puppy Health, Spay / Neuter
Premature Spaying / Neutering and Abnormal Growth — At the heart of the matter is how spay / neuter affects the dog’s hormones. When a dog’s reproductive organs are surgically removed, the sex hormones they produce also disappear. The sex hormones are responsible for...
by info@socializon.com | Jan 12, 2017 | Dog Health, Puppy Health, Spay / Neuter
Talking frankly about spay / neuter is worth the backlash; because the health risks associated with it, especially when done in a young dog, are worthy of discussion. That isn’t to say that dogs shouldn’t be spayed or neutered; that’s a personal decision best left to...
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