Can Spaying Your Dog Actually Save Her Life?

a huge reduction in breast cancer

breast tumors are common in bitches that are not spayed. risk after sterilization was thought to be reduced by 90 %.

The reason for this is sterilization removes the "hormonal drive that makes an increase in tumor size and malignancy.

ovarian cancer

This is quite a rare cancer, but if it does not develop mainly proves fatal. With ovaries removed during the sterilization will not be a problem for your pet.

prevention of pyometra

pyometra is an infection of the uterus that occurs in older dogs. The uterus fills with pus, and if not treated results in liver and kidney damage. Sterilization to prevent any chance of pets contracting the infection

stop any problems with your pet were to heat

If your dog is not spayed she will go into "heat" (the period when she can get pregnant). This usually happens twice a year and lasts between 3-4 weeks and can be a stressful time for you and your dog.

Spotting (bleeding) is more often and depending on the breed can be quite excessive.
It can become moody and irritable and want to wander around during that time.
There is a possibility of false pregnancy, where your dog will go though all of pregnancy without birth trauma.
There will also be an unwanted male attention when they are with her​​.