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 ...

Aside from pregnancy prevention, one of the main reasons veterinarians urge dog owners to have their female puppies spayed is that doing so will preemptively mitigate life-threatening reproductive ...

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What Causes Pyometra in Cats? Pyometra is caused by bacteria entering your cat's uterus. Normally, the cervix is closed, which helps prevent bacteria from getting into the uterus. However, when your ...

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 ...

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) ...

Pyometra is a condition in which the uterus fills with pus. This can be a life-threatening illness that requires emergency surgery. It can occur in any age intact female dog, however older dogs are ...

My female Labrador has been drinking a lot of water, hasn’t eaten well for a few days and seems sluggish. She has a little discharge under her tail and was in heat about a month ago. Do I need to take ...

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 ...