When a middle-aged, intact female dog comes into the clinic with complaints from her owner that she has been depressed and lethargic, one of the first concerns that likely pops into the veterinarian's ...

Pyometra is the infection in the uterus (womb) of a female dog. It is caused by hormonal changes in the body that fill the uterus with pus. Pyometra is a life-threatening condition that requires ...

While there are a number of common dog health problems that every pet owner should know about, there are a few that are considerably more serious. If you own a female dog, one condition in particular ...

Aside from your puppy’s vaccination schedule, deciding whether to spay or neuter your dog is one of the most important decisions you will make that will affect the lifelong health of your furry ...

Sterilized females’ risk of mammary cancer is dramatically lower, and they have no chance of developing ovarian or uterine diseases, including cancer and pyometra. Male animals benefit, too. Neutering ...

University of Illinois veterinary student Hannah Vander Ploeg (left) examining a female dog with Dr. Alyssa Baratta-Martin. University of Illinois veterinary student Hannah Vander Ploeg (left) ...

I recently adopted a 5-year-old female dog. I didn’t get her through a rescue group, so she has not been spayed already. I took her to my veterinarian for a check-up, and she said I should schedule ...

This deadly infection is something pet owners must be aware of. Pyometra can be fatal for animals i f not treated within a few days. The infection of the uterus only affects female pets. Some of the ...

This deadly infection is something pet owners must be aware of. Pyometra can be fatal for animals i f not treated within a few days. The infection of the uterus only affects female pets. Some of the ...