Questions tagged [uterine infections]

Can spaying or neutering reduce the risk of uterine infections in female dogs?

Category: Spaying/Neutering

Yes, spaying a female dog can significantly reduce the risk of uterine infections, specifically a condition called pyometra. Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus that commonly affects unspayed female dogs, particularly those in middle to older age. Spaying, ...