For both male and female Rotties spayed or neutered before one year of age, there was a one in four lifetime risk for bone cancer, and the sterilized animals were significantly more likely to develop the disease than intact dogs of the same breed.
What Vegetables to Plant in June. Once you are confident that frosts are over, plant out, tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, sweet corn, runner and French beans. Outdoor tomatoes should be 15-23 cm (6-9 in) tall, with the first flower truss just showing.
Edible parts: The entire plant can be used including the root. The leaves and stems can be harvested in the summer before the flower buds open and can be dried and stored for later use. The roots are harvested in the autumn. Fresh flowers can be used to make an herbal tea.