Timing of spay, neuter tied to higher risk of obesity and orthopedic injuries in dogs
(PHYSorg.com Biology)

Spaying or neutering large-breed dogs can put them at a higher risk for obesity and, if done when the dog is young, nontraumatic orthopedic injuries, reports a new study based on data from the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. The spay/neuter study was published today in the journal PLOS ONE.