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Originally Posted by kjc  This goes for all dogs in general... I'll find some more articles/posts backing this up... I'll be back in a few! |
The main reason early sterilization began was population control
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Problems associated with early spay/neuter: Hormone-related urinary incontinence, crutiate ligament disease, prostatic cancer, osteosarcoma, thyroid disease, delay in closing of growth plates, odd growth patterns: long legged, narrow head/chest, weakened bone density, early onset of hip dysplasia, aggressiveness, behavioral problems...etc.
In many dogs, not all dogs.
It is your decision... is it worth the risks?
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