In unspayed dogs we also commonly see
serious uterine infections (called pyometra) which are often handled as emergencies once they get older.»
If the bitch should retain a placenta, she is at risk of having
a serious uterine infection.
An unspayed female can developed pyometra (
a serious uterine infection than can be fatal) as well as uterine cancer.
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.
Also spayed pets can not develop pyometra,
a serious uterine infection.
Not exact matches
«increased risk for
uterine tract
infections» Uncircumcised boys are about 10 times as likely to get
serious UTIs as are circumcised infants.
However, postcoital bleeding, even small amounts, can be a sign of a more
serious underlying condition — like cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix, most often caused by an
infection), an STD,
uterine fibroids, or cervical cancer — so be sure to get checked by your gynecologist.
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.
Most importantly, early spaying of female dogs and cats can help protect them from some
serious health problems later in life such as
uterine infections and breast cancer.
Helps prevent
serious medical conditions, such as
uterine infections,
uterine / ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
Most importantly, early spaying of female dogs and cats helps protect them from
serious health problems later in life such as
uterine infections and breast cancer.
Early spaying of female dogs and cats can help protect them from some
serious health problems later in life such as
uterine infections and breast cancer.
Uterine infections, including pyometra which is a
serious, life - threatening
infection of the uterus, common in older intact females is prevented due to the uterus being removed.
Other health benefits include the prevention of testicular cancer and prostate diseases in male dogs and
serious and potentially fatal
uterine infections in both dogs and cats.