Approximately 25 % of all unsprayed females will suffer from
pyometra before the age of 10.
Not exact matches
Spaying a female cat or dog helps prevent
pyometra (a pus - filled uterus) and breast cancer; having this done
before the first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.
For example, female cats that are spayed
before their first heat will have a reduced chance of mammary cancer, and will be unable to develop
pyometra, which is a serious uterine condition that can cause death.
Spaying a female dog prevents uterine cancer and helps prevent
pyometra (a serious infection of the uterus) and breast cancer; having this done
before the first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.
Hi Dr, My dog had
pyometra,
before her surgery her discharge was yellow and greenish color.
The treatment of choice for
pyometra is surgery, but some cases are very severe and require the patient to be stabilised
before surgery if they are dehydrated or generally not fit for surgery; I can not comment on these.
The good news is that this condition is completely preventable by spaying female pets
before pyometra develops.
In addition, spaying also helps prevent
pyometra (a pus - filled uterus), especially when the dog or cat is spayed
before her first heat.
If you do not plan on breeding your pet or you are unsure, please spay her
before she develops
pyometra!