Description:
What does spay/neuter mean for the life of the pet? Let's talk about what the research is indicating about its impacts on their behavior and health. Join us for session with Maddie Fund's own board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sheila Segurson where she'll share research results and discuss what they mean for those of us who love dogs and cats.
Speaker:
Dr. Sheila Segurson, Director of Shelter Solutions, Maddie’s Fund
00:30 Welcome
01:09 Question of the Day Today is International Dog Day. If Dog Day turned into a national holiday, what activity would you do with your pet to celebrate?
02:37 Presentation
38:41 Key Takeaways
1. Spayed and neutered dogs and cats live longer.
2. There are very clear benefits to spay/neuter, but removing gonads is not without risk.
3. Timing of spay/neuter may be different in animal shelters than for dogs in homes.
4. Consider risk vs. benefit when making decisions regarding timing of spay/neuter for dogs in homes.
To access the full agenda and resources from this call or to ask questions of our speaker, visit
maddies.fund/communityconversations82624
About Community Conversations, hosted by Maddie’s Fund:
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, animal sheltering transformed overnight. Foster-based sheltering, home-based employees and volunteers, along with collaboration galvanized our communities. The pandemic, along with social injustice, has motivated our industry to look at how we partner with our communities and confront our own biases. Shelter and rescue staff across the country began talking on a weekly basis, offering support and innovative ideas to do things differently. To learn more about these calls, visit forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations.