Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our veterinarian described the behavioral benefits of neutering, but those are not an issue for us. Max is healthy and lots of fun, and we ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our ...

In North America, the spaying and neutering of pet dogs has almost taken on a moral or religious tone. Some of the websites maintained by humane societies and veterinary groups even talk about "The ...