Testosterone restoration can address health issues linked to dog neutering

Researchers from the Parsemus Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing pet health, have investigated the safety and dosing of testosterone therapy for neutered male dogs. Published in BMC ... Read More

Neutered dog regains health after testosterone therapy. (IMAGE)

Pax, the neutered service dog of Dr. Peter Dobias, benefited from testosterone therapy, regaining his mobility, coat quality, and joyful personality. Read More

Restoring hormone levels in a neutered dog leads to health improvements

To avoid the potential health issues due to spay and neuter surgery, many informed pet owners are opting for hormone-sparing sterilization (like hysterectomy or vasectomy) for their dog. Read More

Pet Insurer Creates Platform That Can Predict Your Dog’s Medical Future

Fetch by The Dodo is using its database of medical information on over 750,000 dogs to create a predictive health report for dog owners. Read More

Spaying, neutering will improve pet’s health, lifespan

Cancers in male dogs are directly related to testosterone levels. Aside from deadly health conditions nonaltered dogs and cats can develop, territorial behaviors can also affect their life span. Read More

Owning a dog can help you live longer, study suggests

The potentially life-extending benefits of dog ownership may be traced in part to increased physical activity from dog walks, authors speculated. Read More

Owning a dog can help you live longer — 4 ways they boost health

Owning a dog could give you a new leash on life. A 2019 study out of Sweden linked dog ownership to an increase in physical activity and social support and a lower risk of premature death ... Read More