My female and male pups are going in for spay and neuter surgery, respectively. Should I expect “normal behavior” once the anesthesia wears off? What about the long term? You may notice some changes ...

Every year in the United States alone, millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters. That’s worth repeating: Millions.

For dogs and cats not spayed or neutered, a list of serious health risks could end their lives prematurely. Most veterinarians recommend this surgery be done close to the pet’s six-month birthday.

More than two-thirds of American households owned pets in 2021, up 3% from the previous year, according to the National Pet Owners’ Survey. As more pet owners work from home post-pandemic, there’s an ...

I recently got Chloe, a purebred Golden Retriever puppy. I might want to have puppies someday. What are the pros and cons of spaying her? Puppies are a big responsibility. It takes time and effort to ...

Neutering your dog prevents unwanted pregnancies and reduces the risk of several health conditions. If you don’t plan to breed from your animal, the RSPCA recommends getting them neutered – and ...

In North America, between 70 and 80 percent of dogs are spayed or neutered. This is done to prevent the overpopulation problem that has forced many shelters to euthanize countless dogs. It is also ...