GRRNT vets discovered that Hattie had a uterine infection and she required
immediate spay surgery to address the infection.There appears to be a tumor in her abdomen, and she has heartworms, but we will determine how to deal with the heartworm infection after we know more about the possible tumor.
Not exact matches
Other reasons to
spay female dogs include population control, prevention of pyometra (serious uterine infection that requires exploratory
surgery for
immediate spay and intensive hospitalization); no heat cycles, less roaming and attraction of males, and absence of ovarian or uterine cancers.
After
immediate medical concerns are addressed, such as wounds and infections, the cat is given age - appropriate vaccinations and scheduled for
spay / neuter
surgery.