03/02/2026
Spay and neuter can be very detrimental to your beloved pet!
THE STUDY IS COMPLETE¡
The spay/neuter timing debate just got settled.
UC Davis completed a 10-year study across 35 breeds. For Dobermans, the results were shocking:
Males neutered before 24 months: 24% joint disorder rate
Males kept intact: 4% joint disorder rate
That's 6X higher risk of hip dysplasia, cruciate tears, and early arthritis.
The science is clear: s*x hormones tell bones when to stop growing. Remove them early and bones grow 15-20% longer than they should. Wrong joint angles. Permanent damage.
Arthritis by age 3.
Updated recommendations:
Large breed males: 18-24 months
Large breed females: 12-18 months
Small breeds: 6 months is fine
Size matters. Science proves it.
I personally wouldnt alter any dog until 2 years of age.
SAVE this for informed decisions
ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Vet. Sci., 30 July 2020
Sec. Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology
Volume 7 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00472
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/big-dogs-face-more-joint-problems-if-neutered-early
