Quick Explanation of Spay & Neuter Options for Dogs

Dr. Christensen is a reproductive specialist who does an excellent job of breaking down the options that are available for spaying and neutering dogs in the United States. For the full video, go to the spaying and neutering series, where we discuss ovary sparing spays (hysterectomy), traditional spay, traditional neuter, and vasectomy.

Beyond discussing the options themselves, Dr. Christensen describes at length the risk of pyometra, stump pyometra, mammary cancer, and the benefits for Golden Retrievers in particular (including the reduced incidence of cruciate ligament tears and the insidious cancers like hemangiosarcoma).

To watch the full series, hop over to our "Nicholberry Ask the Expert: Spaying and Neutering" series. A huge thank you to Dr. Christensen at Kokopelli Reproductive Services, as his experience and clear explanations are invaluable. (And if you are in driving distance of Sacramento, he is available for all of the procedures he covers in this series).

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