10/27/2025
This is Indy! Several weeks ago, she was spayed and had her heartworm test (sometimes called a 4DX) done, too!
Spaying is one of the most important ways we can help our pets live longer, healthier lives. In addition to preventing unplanned litters, it protects female dogs from serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions like pyometra, a severe uterine infection that can happen in dogs of any age, size, or breed. Pyometra can develop quickly and often requires emergency surgery to save the pet’s life. By spaying, Indy’s risk for pyometra is completely eliminated and certain cancer risks are drastically reduced!
Indy also had her 4DX test, which screens for heartworm disease and three common tick-borne illnesses: Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis. These diseases can be difficult to detect early but can cause serious long-term health issues if untreated. That’s why regular testing is so important, it helps catch any problems before they become severe.
And while testing is essential, keeping pets on monthly heartworm, flea, and tick prevention is just as important. Preventatives stop these diseases before they can start, saving pets from pain and families from costly treatments.
Thanks to her spay, testing, and ongoing prevention, Indy is set up for a long, healthy, and happy life!
