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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

I recently adopted a 5-year-old female dog. I didn’t get her through a rescue group, so she has not been spayed already. I took her to my veterinarian for a check-up, and she said I should schedule ...

This deadly infection is something pet owners must be aware of. Pyometra can be fatal for animals i f not treated within a few days. The infection of the uterus only affects female pets. Some of the ...

Mares in estrus can be challenging—and even dangerous—to deal with. So some owners seek a veterinarians' help to control their mares' estrous cycles and reduce estrus-related behavior. One of those ...

(PIKES PEAK REGION, Colo.) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) said a story from 2022 got a happy tail ...