Spaying - The Science Bit...

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We see a 26.3% increase in the lifespan of spayed female dogs compared to un-spayed.

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Up to 66% increase in risk of developing potentially fatal pyometra in dogs over 9 years old.

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Mammary neoplasia is among the most common types of cancer seen in unspayed female dogs, and approximately 50% of these neoplasms are malignant

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There is only a 0.5% risk of developing mammary cancer if spayed before the first season