Neutering too early can mean that Fido may not reach his full adult muscle mass, size or strength.This applies to large and giant breed dogs, not small ones. But, if you wait until your pup is a bit older than the usual vet recommendations - see section below - then this isn't goin...
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Although pet adoption is a lot more cost-effective than buying a dog from a breeder or pet store, there is usually still an adoption fee. This fee covers a lot of important items, usually including shots, a veterinary wellness exam and neutering or spaying the dog. The cost varies, and...
Deworming. Dental cleaning. Spay or neuter surgery. Why choose this type of coverage: A wellness plan may save you money if you know you’ll need all or most of the services it covers. Otherwise, you may end up paying more for the coverage than you get back in reimbur...
Spaying and Neutering Heartworm Microchipping Ear cleaning Read more: Does pet insurance cover heartworm disease? However, there are some pet insurance companies that offer a wellness plan that will cover a certain amount of these costs at an additional fee. Wellness plans are added on to a pe...
Wellness plans or add-ons usually cover annual veterinary visits, yearly vaccinations, supplements, flea treatments, the cost of spaying or neutering, and some grooming-related expenses. Nail trims and primary dental care are also often included. Read the fine print on your cat’s insurance or...
Neuteringis the equivalent procedure for male dogs, where he will have his testes removed. Again, it can be performed any time after 8 weeks of age but is considered a simpler, less invasive surgery than a spay – your dog will probably be back to his usual self by the next day. ...
Neutered dogs still have a fully functioning penis, and some will continue to respond to a female during her heat cycle. Althoughneutered male dogshave lower testosterone levels, which usually results in a lower sex drive, they are still capable of copulation. Neutering only prevents pregnancy. ...
If you're shopping for a dog in a pet store, the question, 'what is a puppy mill?' becomes a lot more manufactured and convoluted. Imagine the same conditions as above on a bigger, more commercial scale where the facade is a sparkling Disney castle, but inside is a dismal prison cell...
Act Two we show kids that there are other, better ways to keep dogs instead of living on chains or in tiny kennels, and also point out (in a cute funny way) the problems with not spaying/neutering your dog. Act Three is a dog tricks performance, starring a famous dog trainer and ...