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Spaying, neutering could have negative effects, study suggests


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Increased pet lameness may be the result of spaying and neutering.

Pet sterilization is rightfully heralded for its effectiveness in decreasing the number of potentially homeless pets and for some health benefits to altered animals. However, a large retrospective study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association makes the case that the picture isn't all positive, with an increased incidence of knee and hip disorders in altered animals.

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