Post by InsituGen

For decades, vets have been asked the same question by dog owners: "When should I neuter?" For decades, the answer has been roughly the same: a standard age, a general guideline, one size fits all. But dogs don't develop on a fixed schedule. Neuter too early, and you risk disrupting growth, increasing the chance of certain orthopaedic conditions, or contributing to longer-term behavioural issues. The emerging research is clear — hormonal maturity matters, and it varies significantly from dog to dog. NeuterReady™ is insituGen's answer to that problem. A simple blood test that measures androgen bioactivity to determine whether a dog has actually reached hormonal maturity, and whether the timing for neutering is right. Not based on breed averages. Based on that individual dog. We're bringing this conversation to VetForum Europe 2026 in Sitges, Barcelona on 11–12 May. If you'll be there, we'd love to talk about what personalised neutering protocols could mean for your practice and your patients. #VetForumEurope2026 #NeuterReady #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryDiagnostics #CanineHealth #insituGen