What's the best age to neuter my dog to prevent cancer risk?

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When is the best time to neuter my dog ? If we do it to early will if cause cancer ?

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

While there are some studies that link neutering with an increased risk for certain types of cancers in certain breeds of dog there is not currently evidence that early neutering vs neutering as an adult has an overall increased risk. I would recommend talking to your vet about the pros and cons of neutering prior to sexual maturity with your vet. It is a complex decision and the ideal age is different for every dog.

What's the best age to neuter my dog to prevent cancer risk?

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