Sentences with phrase «common in neutered dogs»

Prostatic cancers do occur in the dog, but are more common in neutered dogs than in non-neutered dogs.

Not exact matches

An ill - mannered intact male dog can be a chore to deal with day in and day out, but common sense dictates that neutering and training are a better course than surrendering the dog at the shelter because he is difficult.

It is common practice for young dogs who have not been neutered to partake in the act of humping, but with older dogs, it is perhaps not so common.

Since I graduated from veterinary school in 1995, the common veterinary practice has been to neuter all dogs at six months of age.

A retrospective study of cardiac tumors in dogs showed that there was a 5 times greater risk of hemangiosarcoma, one of the three most common cancers in dogs, in spayed bitches than intact bitches and a 2.4 times greater risk of hemangiosarcoma in neutered dogs as compared to intact males.

Rather than helping to educate pet Page 3 of 12 owners, much of it has contributed to common misunderstandings about the health risks and benefits associated of spay / neuter in dogs.

On the positive side, neutering male dogs • eliminates the small risk (probably < 1 %) of dying from testicular cancer • reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders • reduces the risk of perianal fistulas • may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive) On the negative side, neutering male dogs • if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium / large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.

• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is clear — much of the spay / neuter information that is available to the public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.

Gonadectomy, or neutering, is a very common elective surgery in dogs.

In addition to the common dog and cat spays and neuters, we have the equipment and knowledge to address such maladies as fracture repairs, torn ligaments and tumor removal from the smallest of creatures such as hamsters to large breed dogs.

Masses are common and in most cases are benign but if you find a new one of these, consult your vet to have it checked as cancer is quite common in dogs, particularly those who have not been spayed or neutered early in life.

Testicular tumors in dogs are common, but when dogs are neutered, the risk is eliminated.

By far the most common surgeries performed on dogs in the United States are spay and neuter procedures — collectively called gonadectomies — that remove the reproductive organs to prevent unwanted pregnancies and pet overpopulation.

It's almost always best to spay and neuter pets By far the most common surgeries performed on dogs in the United States are spay and neuter procedures — collectively called gonadectomies — that remove the reproductive organs to prevent unwanted pregnancies and pet overpopulation.

Neutering your male eliminates the possibility of testicular tumors and will greatly reduce the likelihood of prostate problems that are very common in older, non-neutered dogs.

Prostate cancer in dogs, as well as most of the other common prostate problems in dogs all have one thing in common - they can all be prevented or greatly reduced in severity by having your male dog neutered.

Diabetes in puppies hardly exists - diabetes rarely occurs in dogs younger than one year of age, and it is more common in females and neutered males than in intact males.

The reasons dogs potty indoors range from medical conditions that compel the dog to eliminate suddenly... the urge to mark over old odors in the house (particularly territorial marking by unneutered or recently neutered male dogs)... to the most common reason: that the dog was not properly housetrained by his past or present owner.

While some uncontrolled studies linked cancer and joint problems in large dogs to early spaying and neutering, these are common issues in larger dogs and no studies have definitively linked the two.

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If your pet has not been spayed or neutered there are some forms of cancer that are common in these dogs and cats.

Neutered dogs are also less likely to develop prostate problems, a common problem found in intact dogs as they age.

Common exceptions to this rule might be age or health of the dog, the speed in which the dog needs to be placed or the refusal or inability of the owner to neuter before placement.