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Originally Posted by pstinard  I agree with everything you say here. That's why I wish there were a science forum on Yorkietalk where we could dispassionately discuss the science behind these articles without fear of someone taking a single sentence out of context and reaching the conclusion that because there are *some* bad health effects of neutering, they therefore should not have their dog neutered. I agree that overall, the benefits of neutering far outweigh the drawbacks for all dogs except for breeding stock and perhaps a few sporting dogs who have extremely conscientious owners. |
I would agree that de-sexing
at the right time for the breed of dog you have is likely overall okay for most females of "most" breeds, according to the research I have read. But not for
all female breeds.
I would agree that for ease of ownership issues, for most males, de-sexing at the optimal time is and can be done for ease of ownership. I do not think there is again according to the research I have read, an obvious health advantage and for many breeds there are some very concerning health dis-advantages particularly by breed type.