Why do I need to neuter my bitch?
Neutering reduces behavioural problems such as straying from home whilst having a season and some dominance problems.
Neutering also prevents the inheritance of congenital diseases.
It will remove the chances of developing life threatening uterine infections (pyometra) later in life. This is a common cause of death in middle aged bitches.
Early neutering also has a protective effect against breast cancer, another common cause of death. The earlier a bitch is spayed the greater this effect.
Neutering will prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Neutering will not adversely affect the character of your pet!.
Neutering also prevents false pregnancy and ovarian and uterine cancer.
When should I have her neutered?
The ideal time to have your bitch neutered is half way between her first and second seasons.
However even middle aged bitches will benefit from neutering preventing life threatening womb infections and ovarian and uterine cancers- all common diseases of the middle aged bitch.
This will prevent many diseases later in life, unwanted pups, and the inconvenience of keeping her separate from dogs during her season.
What happens?
Before the surgery.
1. It is very important that your pet has an empty stomach when she is operated on as if she vomits whilst unconscious the consequences can be very serious.
2. She is fully examined to assess her suitability for the operation
3. She will usually be operated on in the morning and be ready to go home that same afternoon.
The surgery.
1. She is sedated and then anaesthetised to exclude pain and awareness, for the comfort and safety of your pet.
2. An incision is made in the centre of her abdomen and the ovaries and entire uterus are removed.
3. Internal stitches dissolve easily and external ones are removed 10 days later by the vet.
4. Antibiotics and painkillers are given to ensure complete safety and to reduce her discomfort.
5. If she has not fully recovered by this time she will be kept at our hospital overnight where a nurse will be on site all night to ensure she is comfortable and well.
Why do I need to neuter my dog?
Neutering can reduce behavioural problems such as aggression, libido and straying from home. The earlier he is neutered the more likely this is to succeed.
Neutering prevents the inheritance of congenital diseases
It removes the risk of testicular tumours.
It will reduce the risk of prostate problems in later life.
It prevents unwanted pregnancies.
Although neutering helps reduce behaviour problems, it will not adversely affect the character of your pet!
When should I have him neutered?
The ideal time to have your dog neutered is very soon after it has reached sexual maturity i.e. about 1 year old
If your vet has decided that your dog has retained testes, it is essential that they be removed because they very often become cancerous if not removed. The picture below shows a testicular tumour in a Sheltie.
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