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10/13/2026

WHAT IF WHEN YOU SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOG MATTERS JUST AS MUCH AS WHETHER YOU DO IT?

LINK TO STUDY
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023326003862?via%3Dihub&fbclid=IwY2xjawU7RqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMXJJdTVLcXk1c1ZlcWdDYjZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeK88vVWruXQrtik6b4L-qwWEuEc0Ler0ZP0frzdp9-m7-oEmjBOqDoWwysZY_aem_NzvAkjbQn9o2hRidbqp9Xw

Preventing unwanted litters matters. But is it time to rethink HOW we sterilize dogs? Hormone-sparing procedures, including hysterectomy and vasectomy, can prevent reproduction while preserving natural s*x hormones.
🔬 NEW 2026 PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH
Over 10 years, researchers reviewed records from 56,254 veterinary patients, including 313 dogs with mast cell tumors and 638 tumor-free comparison dogs. The study was accepted for publication in The Veterinary Journal.
🤯 1. TIMING MATTERS!
Dogs spayed or neutered before age 2 had 343% higher odds of a mast cell tumor diagnosis compared with intact dogs. Dogs sterilized after age 2 showed no statistically significant increase.
🐕 2. SIZE MATTERS!
Compared with small dogs, medium dogs had 2.6 times the odds and large dogs 5.2 times the odds.
⚖️ 3. WEIGHT MATTERS!
Overweight dogs had 80% higher odds than dogs at an ideal weight.
🧬 4. BREED MATTERS!
Compared with mixed-breed dogs, American Pit Bull Terriers had 7.5 times the odds and Boxers 3.9 times. Some breed groups were small.
❤️ 5. WHAT ABOUT SURVIVAL?
Neutering status wasn’t significantly associated with survival after surgery. Tumor grade and size were more important predictors.
🔬 WHY MIGHT HORMONES MATTER?
S*x hormones influence immune function and development. Researchers propose that early hormone removal and changes in luteinizing hormone (LH) may play a role, but this remains unproven.
🐾 THE BIG TAKEAWAY
Preventing unwanted litters doesn’t always mean removing hormone-producing organs. It’s time for individualized conversations with veterinarians about WHEN and HOW we sterilize dogs.

10/07/2026

09/13/2026

2 Tri Australian Shepherd puppies looking for their new families.

These tri puppies are playing with their Uncle Blue and beside their mother Charlotte. Born on July 21, 2026. Red tri female with natural 1/2 length bobtail and black tri male with full natural tail.

Red tri has 2 blue eyes and Black Tri has ight blue eye and copper left eye and Black tri has heterochromia eyes -- right blue eye and brown left eye.

They both have loving temperaments and like to be with their people.

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These tri puppies are playing with their Uncle Blue and beside thei...

09/05/2026

According to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 2024 Guidelines, dogs do not need core vaccines every year.
Once a puppy has had its full course and the 12-month booster, revaccination is recommended no more often than every 3 years, and often even less, depending on antibody (titer) results.
✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
Core Vaccines (essential for all dogs worldwide):
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)
Canine Adenovirus (CAV-1/2)
Canine Parvovirus (CPV-2 variants)
Rabies (where legally required)
➡️ These protect against life-threatening diseases and provide long duration of immunity (DOI), often 7+ years, and in many cases, lifelong.
⭐ 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝):
Leptospirosis
Bordetella (kennel cough)
Canine Influenza
Lyme disease
Others, depending on geography, travel, or lifestyle
➡️ These are given only if your dog’s environment, lifestyle, or local disease prevalence puts them at risk.
🔬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬
⭐ Use titer testing to check if your dog is still immune before giving a booster.
⭐ Avoid automatic annual revaccination for core vaccines.
⭐ Tailor non-core vaccines to your dog’s individual risk factors.
⚖️ The bottom line: If your vet still insists on yearly core shots without considering guidelines or titers, it’s worth asking questions. Modern veterinary science supports longer intervals and individualised care.
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08/24/2026

DOG FOOD RECALL IN USA AND CANADA
Fromm Family Foods Issues a Voluntary Recall of Two Products Over Potential Metal Contamination

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See a complete list of all dog food recalls and FDA warnings since 2009, as tracked by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor.