Can the act of spaying your dogs have life saving benefits? When I was researching spaying, and trying to separate fact from fiction before my own dog Jess "went under the knife" I came across the question, can spaying your dogs save its life? I understand all about the operation and after care but I had never thought about if there was any actual health benefits to the procedure other than stopping unwanted pregnancies Well guess what, there are plenty! A huge reduction in mammary tumours mammary tumours are common in bitches that have not been spayed.
The risk after spaying is thought to be reduced by as much as 90%.
The reason for this is spaying removes the "hormonal drive" which makes the tumours increase in size and malignancy.
Ovarian Cancer This is a fairly uncommon cancer but if it does develop proves generally fatal.
With the ovaries been removed during spaying this will not be a problem for your pet.
The prevention of pyometra Pyometra is an infection of the uterus which occurs in older dogs.
The uterus fills with pus and if not treated results in liver and kidney damage.
Spaying prevents any chance of Your pet contracting this infection Stopping any problems associated with your pet been on heat If you have not spayed your dog she will go into "heat" (the period when she can become pregnant).
This normally happens twice a year and last between 3-4 weeks, and can be a stressful time for you and your pooch.

• Spotting (bleeding) often occurs and depending on the breed can be quite excessive.
  
• She can become moody and irritable and wanting to roam during this time.
  
• There is also the chance of a false pregnancy where your dog will go though all the trauma of a pregnancy without giving birth.
  
• There will also be the unwanted attention of male dogs when you are out with her.