​A Golden Retriever Spay Study
A Golden Retriever Spay Study May Increase the Risk of Hip Dysplasia and Cancer
There's a growing consensus that early spaying is harmful for dogs, including Golden Retrievers. A new study has found that the premature de-sexing of puppies can increase the risk of cancer and certain types of hip dysplasia. It's still too early to tell if a golden is more susceptible to these diseases, but the results of the study are promising. The researchers also want to expand the research to other breeds, including Poodles and Poodle crosses.
The findings of the new study, published in the journal Veterinary Record, found that dogs who were spayed before six months had a 30% higher risk of nontraumatic orthopedic injuries. While this seems a bit too rosy to be true, the results are still worth pointing out that the procedure is still the best way to protect your Golden Retriever from injuries. While early spaying is the best option for reducing the risk of injury, it's also important to consider the risks associated with it.
In the study, the researchers analyzed records of 2,000 Golden Retrievers between the ages of one and eight years. They looked for two joint disorders and three different types of cancer. They found that neutering the dog early can reduce the risk of developing hip dysplasia and cranial cruciate ligament tears, as well as other forms of cancer. The researchers were also interested in the extent of the dogs' life expectancy.
The study focused on the early effects of neutering golden retrievers. It was conducted in a single facility and included dogs of different ages. The animals were studied between the ages of one to eight years. During this time, the researchers looked for several health issues, including joint dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament tears, and mast cell tumors. The researchers also looked at whether or not the dogs had been neutered before 12 months.
The study looked at female golden retrievers with a low risk of developing mammary cancer, but it also showed a slight increase in the risk of transitional cell carcinoma, mast cell tumors, and aortic dislocation. The researchers did not examine the age at which the females were spayed. However, the results of the study do not indicate any significant differences between male and female dogs. These findings suggest that earlier spay surgeries could contribute to the increased risk of cruciate ligament and orthopedic problems.
The study looked at records from 759 golden retrievers, ranging from one to eight years of age. They were screened for two joint disorders and three cancers. UC Davis researchers identified dogs that had been bred before the age of twelve months. The breds were classified as intact or incompletely neutered, and the results are significant. It's also important to note that a dog's gender does not matter whether he's male or female.
