Pyometra is a bacterial infection of the uterus. The most common bacterium identified in pyometra is E. coli, which probably originates in the stool and ascends into the uterus. It often occurs about one month after a dog or cat has been in heat. In both dogs and cats, middle-aged females are at risk. About 25% of unspay
Pyometra is a bacterial infection of the uterus. The most common bacterium identified in pyometra is E. coli, which probably originates in the stool and ascends into the uterus. It often occurs about one month after a dog or cat has been in heat. In both dogs and cats, middle-aged females are at risk. About 25% of unspayed dogs will develop pyometra before age of 10.
No dog owner wants their dog to need a trip to the animal ER. Pyometra can be completely avoid by spaying your dog at a young age.
What is the best age to neuter a male dog?
An age of six to nine months of age may be appropriate for neutering or spaying a toy breed puppy or small breed puppy but a larger or giant breed may need to wait until they are near or over 12-18 months of age.
According to several studies, the main beh
What is the best age to neuter a male dog?
An age of six to nine months of age may be appropriate for neutering or spaying a toy breed puppy or small breed puppy but a larger or giant breed may need to wait until they are near or over 12-18 months of age.
According to several studies, the main behaviors that are affected consistently in male dogs following neutering (I guess I am being politically correct now) include: decreased sexual behavior (primarily, mounting behavior), urine marking (depositing urine on objects), and roaming.
Is it really better to neuter your dog?In males, neutering decreases the chances of developing prostatic disease and hernias, and eliminates the chances of developing testicular cancer. It also reduces problems with territorial and sexual aggression, inappropriate urination (spraying) and other undesirable male behaviors.
We at Barks and Purrs have taken in a few cases of pets who were not spayed or neutered. As of April 01, 2024 we will not be accepting dogs who are not spayed or neutered for daycare and boarding. We do understand that puppy's under the age of nine months will be able to daycare and board however, if parents intend to breed their pets a
We at Barks and Purrs have taken in a few cases of pets who were not spayed or neutered. As of April 01, 2024 we will not be accepting dogs who are not spayed or neutered for daycare and boarding. We do understand that puppy's under the age of nine months will be able to daycare and board however, if parents intend to breed their pets after ten months of age, we will not be able to accept them due to this facility being kennel free and the safety of all pets.
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