Our industry has struggled to answer questions about when or if to consider neutering for dogs because of great disparity between breeds. A new, 10-year study by researchers at the University of California – Davis, examined 35 dog breeds and found vulnerability from neutering varies greatly depending on the breed, size and sex.
Source: UC Davis, July 15, 2020. Link. “We think it’s the decision of the pet owner, in consultation with their veterinarian, not society’s expectations that should dictate when to neuter,” said Benjamin Hart.
“This is a paradigm shift for the most commonly performed operation in veterinary practice.”
INSIGHTS: The study lays out guidelines for pet owners and veterinarians for each of 35 breeds to help make a neutering decision. Read the full list here < link >.