Questions tagged [mammary adenomas]

Can spaying or neutering reduce the risk of mammary adenomas in female dogs?

Category: Spaying/Neutering

Yes, spaying a female dog can significantly reduce the risk of mammary adenomas, which are benign tumors of the mammary glands, as well as mammary carcinomas, which are malignant tumors. This is one of the most well-documented health benefits of spaying in female dogs. The timing of the spay procedu...