Do routine, elective gonadectomies really increase dogs' lifespan?April 11, 2023Many studies have reported a consistent association between canines being gonadectomized and longer average lifespan—several months to two years longer in females, and none to over a year longer in males. However, the methodology of these studies should be carefully assessed before accepting that the association between being gonadectomized and lifespan reflects a causal relationship.
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Ancient Italian breed recognized by AKCJuly 7, 2022There’s a new (old) dog in town: The bracco Italiano has received full recognition from the American Kennel Club (AKC), marking the dog registry’s 200th breed.
'Top dogs' ranked by AKCMarch 21, 2022For the 31st year in a row, the happy-go-lucky dog topped the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) annual breed popularity rankings, representing the most registrations in 2021.
'Health-focused' breeding essential to improving overall welfare of dogsFebruary 28, 2022Veterinarians play a key role in educating the public on healthy breeding practices and, by extension, improving the welfare of future generations of dogs and cats.
