Spaying and neutering are common surgeries. These are important for your pet's overall health. Female dogs require spaying, while male dogs undergo neutering. These procedures are conducted to avoid ...

Any surgery, even a routine one like a spaying, can be traumatizing for both the dog and the dog parent. Even though there are numerous benefits of spaying or neutering a dog, and most vets recommend ...

Laparoscopic patients exhibit significantly lower pain scores in the first 24 hours post-op compared to open surgery patients. A major study found wound complications occurred in only 16% of ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been ...

Communities with widespread spay and neuter programs consistently report lower shelter intake and reduced euthanasia rates over time. Spaying and neutering are the most effective tools for reducing ...

What began as solely spay and neuter surgeries decades ago has seen the nonprofit The Spayed Club now expanding into primary and dental veterinarian care for the public as services expand. “We’re open ...

Most people have heard the message loud and clear: spaying and neutering is the solution to our overcrowded shelters. For three consecutive months, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) has set new ...