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Do you own a Sheltie that has been diagnosed with kidney disease or is related to one with kidney disease? The American Shetland Sheepdog Association (ASSA) and its charitable Foundation are sponsoring a study that might help determine if there is a higher occurrence of a certain type of kidney disease in Shetland sheepdogs. The research will be conducted by Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. According to the study page, purebred Shetland sheepdogs that have been diagn

It’s a question that a lot of pet owners face—at what age should dogs be spayed or neutered? Can spaying or neutering too early cause health problems? If you’re in the process of making this important decision for your pet, new research by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine could provide some clarity. The research team analyzed hospital records of 35 dog breeds, including Shetland sheepdogs, to see if there is a correlation between age at sterilization and the risk of dev