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 ...

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 ...

Pyometra is a condition I see occasionally in dogs and cats, although anecdotally the prevalence seems to be creeping up again.

Pyometra can cause the uterus to be up to 10 times its normal size, which increases the risk of rupture and makes the surgery more delicate and complicated. Antibiotics alone will not treat pyometra.

An adorable Pomeranian with a deadly condition needs lifesaving surgery - but it costs £1,500. The RSPCA has launched an urgent appeal for funds to save the life of three-year-old Pombear. She has ...

Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...