This pig's diet infuses the pork with a buttery, nutty flavor, the company claims. The breed's ability to store extremely high levels of monounsaturated fats in its dense muscle tissue -- a trait unique to the Iberian breed of pig -- also makes the meat tender and produces heart-healthy benefits, the company adds.
According to the report, neutered male dogs live 18% longer than un-neutered male dogs and spayed female dogs live 23% longer than unspayed female dogs. The report goes on to add that in Mississippi, the lowest-ranking state for pet longevity, 44% of the dogs are not neutered or spayed.
October 28, 2008. There's no question regarding the benefits of male cat neutering. Fixed male cats seldom engage in the undesirable behaviors of intact males, including fighting, urine spraying, roaming and yowling. Neutering also reduces the chance of disease transmission due to fighting. While veterinarians traditionally neutered cats at about 6 months of age, early neutering is becoming more acceptable and common. Once your male kitten weighs at least 3 pounds, he's a candidate for this simple surgery.