Thanks for the citations Kimberly. I found the statisitics interesting and just the sort of thing I have been reading on the side which argues in favor of alteration. I found this there too.
VII. Bladder and Ureteral Cancer
Bladder cancers is dogs are more likely to occur in older dogs. Two studies found a one and one-half to threefold higher risk in females while a third study found no differences between the genders. This latter study did find that neutered dogs of both sexes seem to be at higher risk.
So, they won't get testicular cancer but maybe Bladder cancer instead??
My females are small and if you read the study it discusses how the risks of breast cancer are less for the smaller yorkies who are not obese. This was a factor in my decision not to spay. |