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Can spaying or neutering raise a dog's risk of becoming overweight?

Yes, but food and exercise still matter

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  1. Yes, but food and exercise still matter ✔
  2. No, never
  3. Only in small dogs

Why: Hormonal changes after spaying or neutering can raise the risk of weight gain. Work with your vet on portions and exercise to keep your dog at a healthy weight.

Huh, didn't know that: The AVMA says spayed and neutered dogs and cats are more at risk of becoming overweight.

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Answer: Yes, but food and exercise still matter. Hormonal changes after spaying or neutering can raise the risk of weight gain. Work with your vet on portions and exercise to keep your dog at a healthy weight.

  1. American Veterinary Medical Association, Spaying and Neutering ebusiness.avma.org/files/productdownloads/mcm-client-brochures-spay-neuter-2022.pdf
    Specifically, spayed and neutered dogs and cats are more at risk of becoming overweight.

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