When should you neuter your dog to avoid health risks?

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uoc--wsy071520.php


News Release 15-Jul-2020
University of California - Davis


Some dog breeds have higher risk of developing certain cancers and joint disorders if neutered or spayed within their first year of life. Until now, studies had only assessed that risk in a few breeds. A new, 10-year study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, examined 35 dog breeds and found vulnerability from neutering varies greatly depending on the breed. The study was published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

"There is a huge disparity among different breeds," said lead author Benjamin Hart, distinguished professor emeritus at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Hart said there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to health risks and the age at which a dog is neutered. "Some breeds developed problems, others didn't. Some may have developed joint disorders but not cancer or the other way around."

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