Spay procedure
(ovariohysterectomy)
A spay (also called an ovariohysterectomy) is a major surgery in
which the reproductive tract – including the ovaries, fallopian tubes,
and uterus – is removed.
The veterinarian makes a small incision on the animal's abdomen
and removes the two ovaries and uterus, usually just above the cervix.
All vessels and tissues are ligated (tied off) to prevent bleeding and
lessen chances of post-operative bleeding or infection. Once the
ovaries and uterus are removed, the doctor begins the closure of the
body wall and skin -- muscle, subcutaneous, and skin are sutured
(stitched) back together. Your pet will have external sutures that need
to be removed 10-14 days after surgery.
(ovariohysterectomy)
A spay (also called an ovariohysterectomy) is a major surgery in
which the reproductive tract – including the ovaries, fallopian tubes,
and uterus – is removed.
The veterinarian makes a small incision on the animal's abdomen
and removes the two ovaries and uterus, usually just above the cervix.
All vessels and tissues are ligated (tied off) to prevent bleeding and
lessen chances of post-operative bleeding or infection. Once the
ovaries and uterus are removed, the doctor begins the closure of the
body wall and skin -- muscle, subcutaneous, and skin are sutured
(stitched) back together. Your pet will have external sutures that need
to be removed 10-14 days after surgery.
At what age do I have my puppy/kitten spayed?
At Vista Animal Hospital, we prefer the puppy or kitten to be 6
months or older and before the first heat cycle. If the spay is
performed prior to the first heat cycle, the chances of mammary
gland tumors later in life dramatically decrease. Animals at this age
heal quickly and return to their "active" lifestyles almost immediately.
If the puppy is in heat, surgery must be postponed until the cycle is
complete. Spaying a puppy while in heat makes the surgery more
difficult due to the inflammation and increased blood flow. Altogether,
the surgery is harder on the dog.
Cats will not go "out of heat" until they're bred. Therefore, we spay
them while they are in heat. We prefer, however, to spay them prior to
the first cycle. Your cat's personality will change in respect to the
behaviors that are being, or would be exhibited while in heat.
Will spaying my puppy change their personality?
A dog's personality is formed more by genetics and environment
than by sex hormones. If she loses anything, it'll be the tendency
toward bad behavior.
How long will it take for her to recover?
The recovery time is short. Typically spayed dogs and cats are up
and walking out of our clinic by the end of the day. We send an
anti-inflammatory tablet home with you to give for 2 days. Most pet
owners report that their dog was back to normal the next day. We
recommend exercise and activity be restricted until the sutures are
removed in 10-14 days.
More information:
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/why_you_should_spay_or_neuter_y
our_pet.html
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/myths_and_facts_about_spaying_
and_neutering.html
http://www.spayusa.org/main_directory/02-facts_and_education/ben
efits_sn.asp
At Vista Animal Hospital, we prefer the puppy or kitten to be 6
months or older and before the first heat cycle. If the spay is
performed prior to the first heat cycle, the chances of mammary
gland tumors later in life dramatically decrease. Animals at this age
heal quickly and return to their "active" lifestyles almost immediately.
If the puppy is in heat, surgery must be postponed until the cycle is
complete. Spaying a puppy while in heat makes the surgery more
difficult due to the inflammation and increased blood flow. Altogether,
the surgery is harder on the dog.
Cats will not go "out of heat" until they're bred. Therefore, we spay
them while they are in heat. We prefer, however, to spay them prior to
the first cycle. Your cat's personality will change in respect to the
behaviors that are being, or would be exhibited while in heat.
Will spaying my puppy change their personality?
A dog's personality is formed more by genetics and environment
than by sex hormones. If she loses anything, it'll be the tendency
toward bad behavior.
How long will it take for her to recover?
The recovery time is short. Typically spayed dogs and cats are up
and walking out of our clinic by the end of the day. We send an
anti-inflammatory tablet home with you to give for 2 days. Most pet
owners report that their dog was back to normal the next day. We
recommend exercise and activity be restricted until the sutures are
removed in 10-14 days.
More information:
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/why_you_should_spay_or_neuter_y
our_pet.html
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/myths_and_facts_about_spaying_
and_neutering.html
http://www.spayusa.org/main_directory/02-facts_and_education/ben
efits_sn.asp
| The surgical area is shaved and scrubbed in preparation for surgery. |
| A small incision is made on the animal's abdomen. The two ovaries and the uterus is removed, just above the cervix. |
| All the vessels and tissues are ligated (tied off) to prevent bleeding and lessen chances of post-operative bleeding or infection. |
| Once the ovaries and uterus are removed, the doctor begins the closure of the body wall and skin--muscle, subcutaneous, and skin are sutured (stitched) back together. |
| Your pet will have external sutures that need to be removed 10-14 days after surgery. |
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not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the information
contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed from this
one do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with their
veterinarian before acting on it.