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Ok, thanks. So there isn't actually any scientific evidence, it's anecdotal? I do know of some breeders, for example, that still believe they will get a worse hip score when a ***** is in season, although now it is known that is not the case, so that's kind of been a "custom and practice" ...

I am familiar with the side effects of neutering, and that is why I wouldn't do it unless it's absolutely necessary and none of my current dogs are, but I didn't think we were discussing that here. It does concern me that you're saying that there is pseudo pregnancy every time a b itch has a season ...

During the false pregnancy, whether obvious or not, and for three months after the season, the b itch's tendons and ligaments will be slacker, and she will lose her muscle tone and gain a little weight. This means feeding less, and avoiding any kind of leaping twisting exercise, as otherwise the do...