Questions tagged [mammary fibroadenomas]

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

Category: Spaying/Neutering

Yes, spaying a female dog can significantly reduce the risk of mammary fibroadenomas, which are benign tumors of the mammary glands. This is because the development of these tumors is closely linked to hormonal influences, particularly estrogen and progesterone. Spaying, or ovariohysterectomy, invol...