If you are an artist of any kind — painting, photography, craft, video, sculpture, really any kind — and you like cats, look into the Meowsterpieces art show and competition being held by SOCKS. The ...

Spaying involves removing a female dog’s reproductive organs, also known as an ovariohysterectomy. You may choose to do so for a variety of reasons, such as preventing unwanted pregnancies. There are ...

The spaying of female dogs and neutering of male dogs is an extremely common practice in North America: 83% of owned dogs are spayed or neutered in the United States. This is certainly not a universal ...

Having your dog spayed helps control the pet population and prevents many health issues. We explain the procedure and outline the costs involved.

Pet parents are often conflicted when it comes to spaying. While some rave about its benefits, others are strictly against taking away their right to reproduce. The Focus spoke to Dr. Joanna Woodnutt, ...

A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0) Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated ...

February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has some insight into why spaying and neutering are critical to reducing overpopulation and improving pet ...

Animal health professionals and advocates in the region are urging pet owners to spay and neuter their animals. This ...

This article was reviewed by Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ. Key points Spaying and neutering can benefit your dog’s long-term health and reduce pet overpopulation in shelters. These surgical ...