A spay, also known as an ovariohysterectomy, is a surgical procedure involving removal of the reproductive organs, namely the ovaries and uterus, of a female mammal. The procedure is important to do to reduce the risk of mammary (breast) cancer, if performed before the second heat, prevent pregnancy, and eliminate the risk of pyometra (a life-threatening infection of the uterus) – all of which I have seen occur in intact (unspayed) females in practice over the past 17 years. The maladies that … [Read more...] about Why Spaying, Neutering is Right for Your Pet