Slain Toronto police dog honoured with procession Bingo, a Toronto K9 officer killed in the line of duty on July 25, has been honoured with a funeral procession in the city’s east end. » Read more

NWT wildfire rescue groups seek pet-care volunteers Amidst a particularly destructive wildfire season, efforts are underway in the Northwest Territories to ensure pets and humans are safe. » Read more

Equine asthma risk heightened by wildfire smoke, OVC prof says To protect the respiratory health of equines, Canadian veterinarians and horse handlers may be wise to keep an eye on the Air Quality Index (AQI) in their respective regions. » Read more

Canine cancer study reveals alarming hemangiosarcoma prevalence Gaining insight into the incidence, prevalence, and varieties of disease impacting man’s best friend is the driving force behind an 11-year research project by Morris Animal Foundation. » Read more

ICYMI: Canuck leadership celebrated with national awards Nine national accolades celebrating the best of the best in the Great White North’s animal health industry have been bestowed by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). » Read more

Today’s Feature

Do routine, elective gonadectomies increase dogs’ lifespan? Many animal-welfare websites claim neutering prolongs the lifespan of male and female dogs. Certainly, studies have reported a consistent association between dogs being gonadectomized and longer average lifespan—several months to two years longer in females, and none to over a year longer in males. However, the methodology of these studies should be carefully assessed before accepting that the association between being gonadectomized and lifespan reflects a causal relationship. » Read more

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