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Why it's a good idea to neuter your pets

January 25, 2013 7:44 PM By MARC MORRONE petxperts2@aol.com

One advantage of neutering is that it removes

Photo credit: AP | One advantage of neutering is that it removes the possibility of certain cancers and other health issues that may plague your dog later in life.

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Q. Our boxer puppy is the kind of dog that bounces all over the place. He can play and run all day with my five sons. Now that he is 6 months old, the question of neutering comes up from our vet. We really do not want him to be any less active than he is now. Our yard is fenced, and it is not like he is going to be running around the neighborhood, fathering litters. Do we really have to get him...

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