[gemy]

I so agree with YorkieMom's advice. Times are changing; research and not just in North America, but in the world is being done. It behooves all dog fanciers, be they pet owners, or exhibitors/breeders, or rescue folks to keep current.

Twenty years ago, we had no such thing as FHO surgery, Liver shunt testing and surgery, and a multitude of other health tests and treatments. Science advanced our care our ability to treat disease in our dogs.

It is time indeed past time, just like with vaccination protocols, that the knee jerk automatic recommendation to spay/neuter at 6-8 mths old is relooked.

In my mind paramount always is what protects, promotes the overall health of the dog.