This article was reviewed by Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ. Key points Spaying and neutering can benefit your dog’s long-term health and reduce pet overpopulation … ...

Cats and dogs live longer when spayed or neutered. This is why vets recommend the procedures for most young pets before they go into heat.

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Does my dog suffer because it never has sex? And: Should I have it neutered to make it feel better? The topic of sexual frustration in dogs is emotional, often misunderstood—and full of myths. PETBOOK ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. — "We had a vaccine clinic back in November, and it was just a typical vaccine clinic, nothing super crazy or anything, but our vets examined a dog and found a lump on a dog," said ...