The Snip - Neutering, joints and reactivity

This episode breaks down the landmark 2020 UC Davis Hart Study, which analysed 15,000 dogs to prove that neutering isn’t one size fits all. We explore how sex hormones act as a construction crew for skeletal growth and a confidence buffer for the brain. By waiting for physical and mental maturity, we protect dogs from joint pain and lifelong reactivity. We shift the focus from outdated rules to personalised advocacy, helping you bridge the chaotic adolescent gap with management rather than surgery. Ultimately, it’s about building a sturdier, braver dog by respecting their unique biological timeline.https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full?fbclid=IwAR35sPgrYJO88hpZmljw9E-UTCTUuvkytg51s-TXrWEaTAc86n2cOyqjT4A&mibextid=Zxz2cZHart, B.L., Hart, L.A., Thigpen, A.P. and Willits, N.H., 2020. Assisting decision-making on age of neutering for 35 breeds of dogs: associated joint disorders, cancers, and urinary incontinence. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, p.548304.