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Treating Ovarian Cysts in Dogs
Ovarian cysts in dogs come in four types—follicular, luteal, epithelial tubule, and rete ovarii—with the first two most common, usually from hormonal imbalance and more frequent in older dogs. Diagnosis uses hormone tests and imaging, and treatment ranges from watchful waiting to hormone therapy or spaying (ovariohysterectomy).
Cat Spay/Neuter: Pros, Cons, and Notes
What are the pros and cons of cat neutering? 15 things about it — you probably know fewer than 5. Read on with us.
Dog and Cat Reproductive Diseases: Signs and Routine Medication
Reproductive disease in dogs and cats is less common than other ills but easily missed. This guide covers testicular, prostatic, vulvar/vaginal, uterine, and mammary/navel inflammation with the drugs that help.
Border Terrier
The Border Terrier is a small, tough working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders, famed for its otter-like head and tireless drive to go to ground after foxes. Gentle, affectionate and obedient at home yet game and alert in the field, it makes an adaptable family companion.
How Long Until a Dog with Pyometra Dies?
Pyometra is the most common reproductive disease in dogs, but it is treatable. Open cases show foul discharge; closed cases cause rapid decline. The best fix is spay (ovariohysterectomy); prevent it with spaying and good hygiene. Left to sepsis, a dog can die within a month.
Dog had dystocia overnight, all pups died, uterine rupture and abdominal infection, already operated – can she recover?
Recovery from uterine rupture with abdominal infection depends on the dog's condition and post-op complications. If caught early with abdominal lavage and ovariohysterectomy before sepsis, the chance is high with hospital care and patient nursing. Use antibiotics (cephalosporins IV 25-35 mg/kg) and nutrition.
How do you abort a pregnant Teddy?
Abortion is only by ovariohysterectomy, after which the dog cannot get pregnant; consider carefully. Do it before 25 days to avoid big incision and blood loss; supplement protein after.
What Medicine Works Best for Pyometra in Dogs?
The definitive cure is spaying (ovariohysterectomy) at a vet clinic, preventing infection and heat behavior. To preserve breeding, conservative treatment with anti-inflammatories and hormones (testosterone, prostaglandin, oxytocin, beta-lactam antibiotics) may be used under veterinary guidance.
How long does a dog’s false pregnancy last?
A dog's false pregnancy usually lasts 2-3 weeks, or about 1 week if mild. It is caused by hormonal imbalance; reduce food and water briefly, and if it persists past 3 weeks, vet-prescribed hormones or spaying may be needed.
Can an Older Cat Have Surgery for Pyometra?
Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection in cats; surgery (ovariohysterectomy) is the definitive cure for both open and closed types. In seniors, higher anesthesia and comorbidity risk means the decision hinges on the cat's health—not age alone—with conservative hormone therapy as a last resort. Spaying is the best prevention.