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USA Dog Behavior Podcast

Is Your Neutered Dog "Hormonally Bankrupt?" The New Science of Canine HRT

March 26, 2026·10 min
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In this episode, Scott Sheaffer explores the groundbreaking and often controversial topic of canine hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for neutered male dogs. For years, "fixing" our dogs was seen as the gold standard of care, but we are now discovering the long-term behavioral and physical costs of "hormonal bankruptcy." From irrational fears and noise phobias to muscle wasting and joint issues, the lack of testosterone in neutered males might be a hidden culprit behind many common behavioral...

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