Spay & Neuter

Cavapoos are smaller dogs, and the evidence around spay and neuter timing looks quite different from what we see in many large breeds.There is no Hart study specifically on Cavapoos. This article therefore uses component-breed data: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel...

Cockapoos are one of those dogs where a simple answer like “six months” is especially unsatisfying.They are a crossbreed, usually between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, and Hart et al. did not study Cockapoos as a separate group. That means there is no...

Labradoodles are a good example of why spay and neuter timing is harder than a single age on a calendar.Hart et al. did not study Labradoodles as a separate breed group, so there is no direct Labradoodle recommendation from the UC Davis dataset.What we do have is...

Goldendoodles are another crossbreed where a single blanket neutering age is much less useful than understanding the evidence behind the parent breeds.Hart et al. did not study Goldendoodles as a separate breed group, so there is no direct UC Davis Goldendoodle...

The best age to spay or neuter a Mastiff depends on sex, growth and individual health. Here’s what the 2024 breed-specific research suggests.

What is the right time to spay or neuter your dog? It's a great question, right? The best age changes, and we need to discuss it. Are you a new dog owner wondering when the best time is to spay or neuter your furry friend? Or maybe you've had your dog for a while, and...

The Spay surgery is one of the most common surgical procedure performed on pets in the United States, with the main benefit being population control and the reduction in euthanasia of unwanted dogs.  The traditional spay, which involves removing the ovaries and entire...

This is one of the hugely common questions for pet owners; Do puppies calm down after being spayed? We hear it so often "Oh, get her done, it'll calm her right down" and, it's so common place that there must be something to it. Spaying or neutering a puppy...

Congratulations on getting your puppy neutered! Now, let's look at how we care for your neutered dog after their surgery. This is an important step in ensuring we tackle the overall number of unwanted pets by promoting responsible breeding and restricting the...