The Healthy Pets website has a very informative article about early spay/neutering entitled "Don’t Neuter Your Dog YET – Read This Life-Saving Information First!" Even though our contract states "puppy must be spayed or neutered by 9-12 months of age" we suggest waiting at least 9 months before this operation. Once you read the above linked article, you will understand why.
Here is another article by Dr. Becker of Healthy Pets "Why I've had a change of heart about neutering pets"
Finally, even though the article below addresses the canine athlete, I believe it is pertinent.
Please download the pdf file below for Dr. Zink's view: Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete: One Veterinarian’s Opinion
Here is another article by Dr. Becker of Healthy Pets "Why I've had a change of heart about neutering pets"
Finally, even though the article below addresses the canine athlete, I believe it is pertinent.
Please download the pdf file below for Dr. Zink's view: Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete: One Veterinarian’s Opinion
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