If you were a regular viewer of The Price Is Right with Bob Barker, you know he ended every episode reminding you to get your pets spayed or neutered. This public service announcement may have seemed random, but it was for a good cause: Spaying and neutering your dog may have several health and behavioral benefits.
You can read more about how spaying and neutering works and the best age for your dog to get the procedure here.
References
American Veterinary Medical Association. (n.d.). Spaying and neutering.
ASPCA. (n.d.). Spay/neuter your pet.
Howell, H. (2020). Effects spay and neuter timing on cancer in dogs.
Humane Society of the United States. (n.d.). Why you should spay/neuter your pet.
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Marisa Taylor KarasMarisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAPDr. Mera Goodman is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
