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Does Spaying or Neutering Cause Stunting? Having your dog spayed or neutered early will not stunt your puppy's growth, but it might affect the joints of large breed dogs.

Studies show that early spay/neuter does affect the growth plate, delaying its closure and causing dogs to grow taller than they should have.

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  • Studies show that early spay/neuter does affect the growth plate, delaying its closure and causing dogs to grow taller than they should have. This can predispose the dog to later joint problems. This is an excellent topic to discuss with your veterinarian.

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