Benton County, Mississippi (MS) County population in 2014: 8,296 (all rural); it was 8,026 in 2000. County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 1,405. County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 1,293. County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 2,529.
A male dog can be neutered any time after eight weeks of age. A few years ago, most veterinarians advised waiting until puberty hit at about six months, and some still make that recommendation. Talk to your veterinarian about whatâs best for your dog.
This serious (and expensive) orthopedic condition means lifetime lameness without surgery and significant arthritis, even with surgery. Dogs may have a higher incidence of osteosarcoma ( a deadly bone cancer) when spayed and neutered at the recommended time over those spayed and neutered later. Female dogs are more likely to suffer hormone-related urinary incontinence after being spayed. The timing of the spay seems to play a role (dogs spayed at six months may be even more likely to suffer it than those spayed later). Neutered dogs have a higher incidence of prostatic cancer than unneutered dogs.