Sentences with phrase «neutering on the young dog»

The increased incidence of joint diseases among early - neutered dogs seen in some studies may be due to the effect of neutering on young dogs» growth plates, and therefore the timing of neutering, based on dog breed, may be able to offset these issues.

For example, the increased incidence of joint diseases among early - neutered dogs is likely a combination of the effect of neutering on the young dog's growth plates as well as the increase in weight on the joints that is commonly seen in neutered dogs.

Not exact matches

Spaying or neutering at the youngest possible age, before the dog or cat has reached sexual maturity, generally has no effect whatsoever on weight.

Dogs too young or not healthy enough to be spayed or neutered will be placed in homes on a «foster to adopt» basis until spay or neuter

Our foster dogs are well socialized, house trained (unless they're young pups), spayed / neutered, up to date on shots, microchipped, and given basic obedience training.

I'm curious now... could the reason that dogs neutered early have a far greater risk for hip dysplasia be from the young dog being excessively stretched on the surgical table?