Dogs that had puppies, females spayed after their heat cycles began and dogs that were never spayed are at highest risk.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine is looking to help female dogs by making ...

A couple that adopted a "female" puppy from a shelter later learned their canine was a genetic rarity. TikTok user @mothmother told Newsweek via TikTok that the shelter assured the couple that the pup ...

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 ...

Spaying female dogs has health benefits and is an important strategy in reducing pet overpopulation, a problem that leads to unwanted pets being euthanized in shelters each year. Spaying also has ...

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Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother’s middle-aged, mixed-breed dog. She was never spayed, and she has two small masses in her mammary glands. Are these masses likely to be cancer? If not, should I ...