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Dog Spay and Neuter
We frequently get that inquiry. To avoid unintended pregnancies and lower the chance of other health issues, our veterinarians typically advise spaying or neutering at one year of age.
Dog Spay and Neuter
At The Pets I Love, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care to our furry patients. We understand that the decision to pursue surgery for your pet can be stressful, which is why our knowledgeable veterinary team is available to guide you through the process. We will ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your pet’s surgical procedures.
Spaying vs Neutering: What is the difference?
The procedures may also be referred to as being “fixed”. Whether male or female, both procedures sterilize your dog so they cannot have puppies and may also prevent certain diseases and health conditions later in life.
Neutering in Dogs
Neutering is the common term used to describe the surgical procedure also known as orchidectomy. A veterinarian performs this surgical procedure, both testicles are removed in order to sterilize a male dog. In general, complications are rare during a neuter procedure. However, as with any anesthetic or surgical procedure, there is always a small risk. Pre-operative blood work is a useful screening test that may detect pre-existing problems that could interfere with the pet’s ability to handle anesthetic drugs. There are different determining factors for the optimal time to neuter a puppy, including the health, behavioral, and environmental factors. Talk to your Pets I Love veterinarian to determine the best time to neuter your dog.
Benefits of Neutering Dogs
- Risk of testicular cancer is eliminated
- Reduces the risk of disease benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate that comes with age) and prostatitis (prostate infection)
- Reduces certain types of aggression
Spaying in Dogs
Spaying is the common term used to describe the surgical procedure known as an ovariohysterectomy. A veterinarian performs this surgical procedure, the ovaries and uterus are removed completely in order to sterilize a female dog. In general, complications are rare during a spay procedure. However, as with any anesthetic or surgical procedure, there is always a small risk. Pre-operative blood work is a useful screening test that may detect pre-existing problems that could interfere with the pet’s ability to handle anesthetic drugs. There are different determining factors for the optimal time to spaying a puppy, including the health, behavioral, and environmental factors. Talk to your Pets I Love veterinarian to determine the best time to spay your dog.
Benefits of Spaying Dogs
- Risk of ovarian and uterine cancers is eliminated
- Unspayed female dog also carry the risk of developing pyometra – a fatal condition of the uterus that requires surgery to treat
- More than a quarter of unspayed female dogs will develop a mammary tumor (breast cancer) during their lifetime
If you are interested in learning more about spaying or neutering your dog or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our veterinarians, please contact us at 845-395-9200. We are here to support you and your pet every step of the way!