/b/veterinary-nursing-news/posts/early-neutering-of-bitches-increases-incontinence-risk The RVC has published a study which shows that the age at which female dogs (bitches) are neutered is associated with early-onset urinary incontinence 1 . The researchers say that urinary incontinence affects around three per cent of bitches in theen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/b/veterinary-nursing-news/posts/early-neutering-of-bitches-increases-incontinence-riskWed, 09 Oct 2019 11:54:53 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:131851a0-f620-4a30-9221-1707d340f608Paws0<p>It would be interesting to know whether these findings still apply in relation to laparoscopic spays. Perhaps the breeds at higher risk are relatively less mature at early neutering, as they are larger? Or perhaps it is to do with the mechanics of the operation itself? Lots to think about! </p> <img src="https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/aggbug?PostID=158901&AppID=4&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">