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 ...

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 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 ...

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) ...

My female Labrador has been drinking a lot of water, hasn’t eaten well for a few days and seems sluggish. She has a little discharge under her tail and was in heat about a month ago. Do I need to take ...

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 ...

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