While there are a number of common dog health problems that every pet owner should know about, there are a few that are considerably more serious. If you own a female dog, one condition in particular ...

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 an infection of the uterus (womb) which is a common condition in older female dogs that have not been spayed, but can occur in un-spayed dogs of any age. Occasionally we see cases ...

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) ...

Pyometra is a condition in which the uterus fills with pus. This can be a life-threatening illness that requires emergency surgery. It can occur in any age intact female dog, however older dogs are ...

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 ...