Выделения из петли у стерилизованной собаки. Собака после стерилизации: шов, уход, выделения

В большинстве случаев стерилизация не приводит к каким-либо негативным последствиям. Однако это полостная операция, проводимая под глубоким наркозом, что сопряжено с определенными рисками. Кроме того, осложнения после стерилизации собак могут возникнуть из-за ошибки хирурга, неправильного послеоперационного ухода, индивидуальных особенностей организма или по причине недостаточной подготовки к хирургическому вмешательству.

К сожалению, на практике невозможно предсказать, как организм отреагирует на введение наркоза. Как правило, большинство питомцев нормально переносят наркоз, и в ходе процедуры не возникает каких-либо пиковых ситуаций. Исключения: острая непереносимость, острые аллергические реакции, нарушения сердечной и дыхательной функций. В таких случаях все зависит только от квалификации врачей. Но при стерилизации собак осложнения, связанные с глубокой анестезией, могут проявиться и дома, когда владельцу кажется, что самое страшное позади.

Пока любимица спит и в период, пока она приходит в себя после наркоза, важно следить за тремя показателями – температура, пульс и дыхание. Возможные осложнения – отек легких, сердечно-легочная недостаточность и др. перебои в работе легких и сердца. Обратиться к врачу следует, если пульс нитевидный, слабый, с перебоями, дыхание прерывистое, слышны хрипы в груди, любимица дышит открытым ртом. Состояние собаки после стерилизации неудовлетворительное, если слизистые век, губ очень бледные или синюшные. Температура может быть снижена на 1 градус в период, пока собака спит. С приходом в сознание температура нормализуется или поднимается на полградуса выше нормы – так и должно быть.

Период реабилитации

Как говорилось выше, большинство питомиц нормально переносят наркоз (более 90% собак, включая хронически больных, но правильно подготовленных). Чаще проблемы возникают позднее, на следующие сутки или через несколько суток после операции. Чтобы осложнения после стерилизации собаки не привели к печальному исходу, важно постоянно наблюдать за любимицей, сообщая ветеринару о малейших подозрениях недомогания. И, пожалуйста, никакой самодеятельности: врач лучше подруги или соседа знает, что нужно вашей питомице.

Внутреннее кровотечение – низкое давление, падение температуры, бледные слизистые, частое или слабое дыхание, частый пульс. Собака после стерилизации не ест, не хочет двигаться, много спит, походка шаткая. Это состояние, требующее немедленного вмешательства врача! Причин множество, от халатности хирурга до ошибок владельц

Возможные осложнения после стерилизации собак

В большинстве случаев стерилизация не приводит к каким-либо негативным последствиям. Однако это полостная операция, проводимая под глубоким наркозом, что сопряжено с определенными рисками. Кроме того, осложнения после стерилизации собак могут возникнуть из-за ошибки хирурга, неправильного послеоперационного ухода, индивидуальных особенностей организма или по причине недостаточной подготовки к хирургическому вмешательству.

Первые сутки

К сожалению, на практике невозможно предсказать, как организм отреагирует на введение наркоза. Как правило, большинство питомцев нормально переносят наркоз, и в ходе процедуры не возникает каких-либо пиковых ситуаций. Исключения: острая непереносимость, острые аллергические реакции, нарушения сердечной и дыхательной функций. В таких случаях все зависит только от квалификации врачей. Но при стерилизации собак осложнения, связанные с глубокой анестезией, могут проявиться и дома, когда владельцу кажется, что самое страшное позади.

Пока любимица спит и в период, пока она приходит в себя после наркоза, важно следить за тремя показателями – температура, пульс и дыхание. Возможные осложнения – отек легких, сердечно-легочная недостаточность и др. перебои в работе легких и сердца. Обратиться к врачу следует, если пульс нитевидный, слабый, с перебоями, дыхание прерывистое, слышны хрипы в груди, любимица дышит открытым ртом. Состояние собаки после стерилизации неудовлетворительное, если слизистые век, губ очень бледные или синюшные. Температура может быть снижена на 1 градус в период, пока собака спит. С приходом в сознание температура нормализуется или поднимается на полградуса выше нормы – так и должно быть.

Период реабилитации

Как говорилось выше, большинство питомиц нормально переносят наркоз (более 90% собак, включая хронически больных, но правильно подготовленных). Чаще проблемы возникают позднее, на следующие сутки или через несколько суток после операции. Чтобы осложнения после стерилизации собаки не привели к печальному исходу, важно постоянно наблюдать за любимицей, сообщая ветеринару о малейших подозрениях недомогания. И, пожалуйста, никакой самодеятельности: врач лучше подруги или соседа знает, что нужно вашей питомице.

Воспаление швов – покраснение, припухлость, зуд, сыпь, язвы, корочки, расчесы. Лечение – местная обработка, иногда курс антибиотиков. Причиной может стать неправильная послеоперационная обработка, халатность ветеринара, несоблюдение элементарных норм санитарии. Если у собаки проблемы с полостью рта (камень, налет, кариес и т.д.), она может сама занести инфекцию, вылизывая шов. Чтобы собака после стерилизации не грызла «болячку», чтобы защитить шов от загрязнения и механических повреждений, обязательно наденьте на любимицу попону.

Разрыв (расхождение) швов может произойти по вине хирурга (несоблюдение технологии) или владельца (недосмотрели за собакой). Любимица может разгрызть нитки, шов может лопнуть из-за растяжения (активные игры, напряжение во время дефекации). Если после стерилизации у собаки выделения из ранки (гнойные, кровавые, непонятные серо-желтоватые или прозрачные – любые), обязательно позвоните хирургу, который оперировал питомицу.

Хирургическая инфекция – высокая температура и учащенный пульс или низкая температура и слабый пульс. Апатия, жажда, плохой аппетит, рвота. Необходимо срочное лечение антибиотиками, симптоматическая терапия, в некоторых случаях повторная операция для обеззараживания очага инфекции. Инфекция может развиваться медленно: собака после стерилизации постоянно вялая, температура чуть повышена, аппетит не очень, питомица спит больше обычного и т.д. Причина инфекции – наличие активных патогенных бактерий, которые могли попасть внутрь из-за несоблюдения правил асептики и антисептики во время операции. В некоторых случаях, несмотря на аккуратность хирурга, инфекция развивается из-за отягчающих операцию факторов (пиометра, эндометрит и др. инфекции матки и/или яичников).

Внутреннее кровотечение – низкое давление, падение температуры, бледные слизистые, частое или слабое дыхание, частый пульс. Собака после стерилизации не ест, не хочет двигаться, много спит, походка шаткая. Это состояние, требующее немедленного вмешательства врача! Причин множество, от халатности хирурга до ошибок владельца. Например, кровотечение может открыться из-за нагрева шва, а многие владельцы любят подкладывать под собаку грелку или класть питомца у батареи, чего делать категорически нельзя. Если сразу после стерилизации у собаки кровяные выделения из вульвы, также следует немедленно обратиться к врачу.

Послеоперационная грыжа – это выпадение внутренних органов в подкожный слой, которое происходит по причине расхождения внутренних швов. Что видит владелец: наружный шов цел, нитки не разорваны, но где-то сбоку образуется «шишка». Не гнойный «мешок», а просто некая выпуклость без признаков воспаления. Причины – слишком быстрое рассасывание шовного материала (нитки уже исчезли, а разрез еще не затянулся), несоблюдение техники наложения швов. В большинстве случаев требуется повторная операция.

Отдаленные последствия

Весьма неожиданный для владельца результат неправильно проведенной операции – течка после стерилизации у собак. Разумеется, речь идет о кастрации суки, когда вместе с маткой удаляются оба яичника (при трубной окклюзии собака утрачивает способность к размножению, но течка сохраняется). Причин течки после удаления внутренних половых органов может быть две:

• врач не нашел один из яичников и не потрудился сообщить об этом владельцу;

• врач оставил фрагмент яичника (низкая квалификация, халатность и т.д.), который со временем восстановился и начал функционировать. Восстановление яичника из фрагмента чаще наблюдается у совсем молодых собак (ранняя стерилизация в 3-4 месяца).

К сожалению, устранить проблему можно только посредством повторной операции. Хирург внимательно осмотрит брюшную полость, найдет оставленный фрагмент (или целый яичник) и удалит его.

Иногда, даже если оба яичника и матка удалены полностью, уровень половых гормонов остается высоким из-за чрезмерной активности гипофиза и надпочечников. В этом случае причину течки после стерилизации у собак устраняют медикаментозно, операция не требуется. Но прежде чем соглашаться на повторную операцию или курс гормонов, необходимо тщательно обследовать любимицу, и желательно в независимой клинике. Хирург может быть уверен в том, что процедура была успешной, и даже не подумает искать оставленный фрагмент. И наоборот – многие хирурги сразу режут повторно, не трудясь исключить другие причины.

Примерно у 10% собак после стерилизации развивается недержание мочи. Обычно после процедуры проходит около полугода, а затем любимица начинает «подкапывать» или оставлять лужи. В группе риска крупные собаки и очень возбудимые питомцы, независимо от размера. В том, что после стерилизации собака писается, нет ничьей вины – это особенность физиологии. Как правило, наблюдается постепенное снижение тонуса сфинктеров, что и приводит к недержанию.

Иногда, особенно если собака молодая и в целом здоровая, проблема исчезает сама собой. В легких случаях, когда недержание возникает только во время стресса или чрезмерного возбуждения, а моча выделяется порционно (капельки, а не лужи), могут помочь препараты, повышающие тонус сфинктеров (Пропалин и аналоги). Если после стерилизации собака писается постоянно (оставляет лужи или моча постоянно вытекает, т.е. практически не удерживается), проводят курс лечения гормонами. Подобные средства эффективны, но могут негативно отразиться на общем здоровье любимицы, поэтому многие врачи предпочитают хирургический метод решения проблемы.

Чтобы минимизировать риски, тщательно выбирайте клинику и хирурга, которому вы доверите здоровье домашнего любимца. Соблюдайте все наставления врача, даже если они кажутся вам бессмысленными. И не стесняйтесь задавать вопросы по любому поводу и в любое время – в стоимость стерилизации входит оплата консультаций в восстановительный период.

90000 Surgical sterilization, neutering options for male cats, dogs 90001 90002 By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA 90003 90002 Strong support exists for the view that gonadectomy has a net health benefit 90005 for female dogs and cats, but it is less clear that neutering benefits individual males. The risks of some diseases occurring are reduced or eliminated by neutering (for example, testicular neoplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy), but other disease appear to be more common in neutered males, though risk varies by breed and age at neutering (90006 e.g. 90007, cranial cruciate ligament disease, feline interstitial cystitis). 90008 1 90009 90003 90002 The evidence is complex and often inconclusive, and there are no simple or one-size-fits-all answers to client questions about if and when to neuter their male dogs. 90008 2 90009 There also are justifications for neutering males other than direct individual health benefits, such as population control and managing undesirable behaviors. However, given the uncertainties around the health effects of neutering on individuals, methods of sterilization that do not remove the gonads may be appropriate for some individuals.90003 90002 Despite the uncertainties, surgical neutering is the most common approach to sterilizing male cats and dogs. For dogs, frequently used techniques include closed castration (removal of the testes without opening the vaginal tunic) and open castration (which involves opening the vaginal tunic prior to ligating the vessels and ductus deferens). Both procedures can be performed through a scrotal or prescrotal incision, and there are a number of variations of each. 90003 90002 There is much debate about the relative merits of open and closed castration in dogs, but it is based mostly on theoretical reasoning and anecdotal evidence.Some argue that closed castrations are safer because there is no direct communication with the abdomen, reducing the risk of ascending infections or herniation of abdominal contents. Others claim that open castrations are less likely to lead to hemorrhage or scrotal hematomas. Typically, closed castration is recommended for small dogs and cats, and open castration is recommended for larger dogs. 90003 90002 There is little research evidence to inform these debates. One prospective randomized trial did find more overall complications in dogs undergoing open castration.90008 3 90009 However, problems with recruitment of subjects for this study significantly limit the strength of this evidence. Overall, serious complications are few in dogs undergoing castration, and it is unclear if there is a consistent advantage to either technique. 90003 90002 The research evidence comparing scrotal and prescrotal approaches in dogs is also quite sparse. A randomized, prospective study comparing the two approaches found similar complication rates. 90008 4 90009 The scrotal approach had the advantage of inducing less self-trauma and of being about 30 percent quicker to perform (though the absolute difference, from about 5 minutes to 3 minutes, is of doubtful clinical significance).Once again, both techniques are effective, and it is not clear that one is superior to the other. 90003 90002 Several techniques have been described for neutering male cats, 90008 5 90009 but there is virtually no formal research comparing complication rates. A scrotal approach appears to be the most common, and methods for securing the ductus and vessels include suture ligation and various methods of tying the tissues on themselves. One comparative study of these ligation methods found no significant complications and no difference between methods.90008 6 90009 90003 90002 An uncommon surgical technique used for male dogs in some resource-poor countries is pinhole castration. The spermatic cord is ligated with suture percutaneously to induce necrosis of the testes. 90008 7 90009 While this technique is less expensive than standard surgical castration and it does reduce functional testicular tissue volume, it is unclear how effective it is as a means of sterilization, and some reports suggest a higher rate of infection, pain, and other complications compared with standard techniques.90008 8-9 90009 90003 90002 Finally, surgical or laparoscopic vasectomy is sometimes recommended as a means of sterilizing male dogs and cats without neutering. 90008 5 90009 Both approaches are effective at achieving this outcome. There have been no direct published comparisons between surgical and laparoscopic vasectomy. One small study comparing laparoscopic vasectomy with surgical castration in dogs found few differences except for a subjectively greater level of postoperative discomfort in the surgical patients.90008 10 90009 90003 90002 Traditionally, veterinarians in the U.S. have strongly advocated for surgical neutering of male dogs, and most dog owners follow this recommendation. The impetus for this primarily has been popu 90003.90000 What is the Difference Between Castrating and Sterilizing a Dog? 90001 90002 90003 90004 What’s better, castration or sterilization? 90005 Is there a big difference between the two neutering methods? 90006 90003 If you own two or more dogs of the opposite sexes, these are questions you’ll surely have asked yourself more than once. After all, 90004 preventing unwanted litters 90005 is one of the inherent responsibilities of the carer when adopting dogs. 90006 90003 This AnimalWised article will explain what is the 90004 difference between castrating and 90005 90004 sterilizing a dog 90005.That way, if you have to make up your mind you will be well-informed and familiar with both techniques and thus you’ll be able to choose the most suitable neutering method for your dogs. 90006 90017 Castrating a male dog 90018 90003 Castrating a male dog 90004 requires surgery 90005 and must be done by a vet. This technique involves the removal of the dog’s testicles, leaving only the scrotal sac. 90004 It is irreversible 90005. 90006 90025 Advantages: 90026 90027 90028 It inhibits the male sex drive and prevents associated conflicts.90029 90028 It possibly decreases the dog’s dominance as testosterone production is stopped. 90029 90028 It decreases the likelihood of prostate diseases. 90029 90028 It is easier to socialize and educate castrated dogs to be tamer. 90029 90028 It will get along better with other pets. 90029 90038 90025 Disadvantages: 90026 90027 90028 There is a risk with anesthesia, as there is with any surgery. 90029 90028 The recovery process is slower than with sterilization. 90029 90028 It can cause obesity if its diet is not properly restructured.90029 90038 90049 90017 Castrating a female dog 90018 90003 Castrating a female dog requires delicate surgery that can only be done by a vet. There are 90004 two forms of castration 90005 for female dog. The first is called 90004 an ovariectomy 90005 and it involves removing both of the bitch’s ovaries. The second is called 90004 ovariohysterectomy 90005 and it removes the ovaries and the uterus. 90006 90025 Advantages: 90026 90027 90028 It stops hormone production and the estrus cycle disappears.90029 90028 It prevents breast cancer and tumors in the reproductive organs. 90029 90028 It tames their behavior. 90029 90038 90025 Disadvantages: 90026 90027 90028 The same as castration in male dogs. 90029 90038 90076 90017 Sterilizing a male dog 90018 90003 Sterilization is a 90004 less invasive 90005 surgical method than castration. Like before, it can only be performed by vets. It consists of 90004 cutting the 90005 90004 seminiferous tubules 90005, that is, the ducts that connect the testicles to the penis.90006 90025 Advantages: 90026 90027 90028 It is less invasive than castration. 90029 90028 Recovery is faster. 90029 90028 It decreases the chance of prostate diseases. 90029 90038 90025 Disadvantages: 90026 90027 90028 Hormone production is not stopped. 90029 90028 The dog’s sex drive is not removed. 90029 90028 If the animal is dominant, its behavior will not change. 90029 90038 90107 90017 Sterilizing a female dog 90018 90003 The sterilization of a bitch involves the 90004 ligation of the Fallopian tubes 90005, that is, the ovarian ducts.90006 90025 Advantages: 90026 90027 90028 It is a less invasive surgery. 90029 90028 Recovery is faster. 90029 90028 It decreases the possibility of uterus and ovary diseases and breast tumors. 90029 90038 90025 Disadvantages: 90026 90027 90028 The dog continues to be in heat. 90029 90028 It is still attracted to males. 90029 90028 Their behavior is not softened. 90029 90038 90134 90017 Recovery periods after castration or sterilization 90018 90003 Recovery periods are quite different between both surgeries, as the procedures are very different.90006 90025 Castration: 90026 90027 90028 90004 Males 90005 typically fully recover within 90004 1 week 90005. 90029 90028 For 90004 females 90005 it can take up to 90004 2 weeks 90005 for a full recovery. 90029 90038 90025 Sterilisation: 90026 90027 90028 90004 Males 90005 usually recover in 90004 2 to 3 days 90005. 90029 90028 90004 Females 90005 are fully recovered in 90004 5 days 90005. 90029 90038 90171 90017 What is better, castration or sterilization? 90018 90003 Now that you’ve learnt the differences between castrating and sterilizing a dog you will be able to 90004 make an informed decision 90005.90006 90003 In order to decide between castration and sterilization for your pet, it is important to 90004 assess the dog’s original behavior 90005. If your pet tends to dominance and aggressiveness, or to running away when in heat, castration might be the best choice. If your dog is naturally quiet and gentle and you prefer a softer method, go for sterilization. 90006 90003 Regardless of your choice, we can not underscore enough how important it is to prevent unwanted litters and health problems.If you do not want to find your dog a partner in order to breed them on purpose, 90004 neutering is always the best and safest option 90005. 90006 90003 As always, consulting a specialist is the best thing you can do for your dog if you have any questions. 90006 90188 90003 This article is purely informative. AnimalWised does not have the authority to prescribe any veterinary treatment or create a diagnosis. We invite you to take your pet to the veterinarian if they are suffering from any condition or pain.90006 90003 If you want to read similar articles to 90004 What is the Difference Between Castrating and Sterilizing a Dog? 90005, we recommend you visit our Prevention category. 90006 .90000 The benefits and disadvantages of pet sterilization 90001 90002 Whether one has a dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig, pet owners who struggle with a pet in heat always ask themselves if spaying their pets is the right thing to do. 90003 90002 They question, and rightly so, whether it is right to remove a part of a pet’s body. They wonder if not sterilizing their pets brings problems. 90003 90002 Sterilizing a pet has advantages that can be good for it and communities, both human and animal, as a whole.However, it does have a few drawbacks so considering sterilization requires the weighing of a few pros and cons. 90003 90008 A personal experience with pet sterilization 90009 90002 I have noticed that many sterilized dogs experience a little structural change and some weight gain. 90003 90002 Believing that I was putting my schnauzer through the unnecessary pain of sterilization I refused to sterilize her for many years. She had pyometra and had to have an operation to remove her womb. 90003 90002 Recently, my little West Highland Terrier, Cloudy started her heat cycle and I decided that it was time for a pre-sterilization check.Like many women, female dogs too suffer from a little menstrual discomfort .. Cloudy experienced a little nausea and a hike in her liver enzyme level. 90003 90008 What are the benefits of pet sterilization? 90009 90002 90019 The benefits of sterilization 90020 90003 90002 As you can ascertain from my little sharing, sterilization has pros and cons that should be balanced. Having your pet sterilized or neutered has some benefits. 90003 90002 90019 A sterilized pet has no Pyometra. 90020 90003 90002 When your pet is sterilized, it does not have Pyometra.This refers to the formation of pus in the womb of a female dog because of the over stimulation of female hormones. My dog ​​Misty had this condition and therefore had to have her womb removed because of the dense formation of pus. 90003 90002 90019 A sterilized female dog has no Eustrus mess. 90020 90003 90002 Female dogs get a little messy during the first few days of heat. It usually lasts a week or so, and the discharge is known as Eustrus discharge. 90003 90002 This is when female dogs get a little attention seeking, start to lick themselves and drip menstrual fluid.It also attracts male dogs which want to make friends! The same behavior is displayed in unsterilized female cats, who have their cycles more frequently. 90003 90002 90019 A sterilized pet will hump less. 90020 90003 90002 A sterilized pet, of courhumps ill hump less .. I remember visiting a friend whose poodle got a little too friendly with visitors. Noting that male dogs can be persistent suitors, this ends amorous behavior. 90003 90002 90019 It decreases pet wanderlust. 90020 90003 90002 Any pet should not be released and left unattended, but loose pets which have been neutered tend to stay closer to the home.This keeps them safer and out of trouble with other pets and traffic. 90003 90002 90019 It reduces prostate disorders. 90020 90003 90002 A male dog’s prostate tends to enlarge as it grows older, and this is particularly in male dogs that have not been neutered. 90003 90002 An enlarged prostate results in problems defecating. Neutering your pet can remove the hormones that are responsible for this condition. 90003 90002 90019 It reduces incidents of cancers. 90020 90003 90002 Testicular cancer develops in about 7% of older male dogs that have not been neutered.The problem can be eliminated with sterilization. 90003 90002 Womb cancer in female dogs is also eliminated with sterilization. 90003 90002 90019 Sterilization reduces tumors surrounding your pet’s anus 90020 90003 90002 Known as andenomas and andecarcenomas, these develop around a pet’s anus especially when it is not neutered. 80% of these are benign and occur less often in neutered male dogs. 90003 90002 90019 Sterilization means fewer mammary tumors 90020 90003 90002 Older female dogs tend to develop mammary tumors the more heat cycles they have.This is due to the increased hormone levels. The problem does not arise in un-neutered females. 90003 90002 90019 It helps to solve the problem of the overpopulation of pets. 90020 90003 90002 Pet owners who allow their pets to run loose might find themselves with a few more pets they have to take care of after a while. Again, letting an animal loose and unattended should never be done, but neutering keeps the problem of overpopulation in check. 90003 90008 What are the disadvantages of sterilization? 90009 90002 Sterilizing a dog comes with a few side effects that might have to be considered.90003 90002 90019 Your pet will miss the miracle of childbirth 90020 90003 90002 Your pet will, of course, miss out on being a mummy. Some people prefer to let their pets have a litter of puppies before neutering, but that is up to the individual. 90003 90002 90019 A young pet might experience distorted bone structure 90020 90003 90002 Hormones produced by a pet’s testes and ovaries determine its bone structure. Removing them too early, before the bones are set can cause the abnormal growth of bones and cause your pet to be a little too tall.Your pet’s knees are particularly at risk. 90003 90002 90019 A sterilized pet is at risk of hypothyroidism 90020 90003 90002 Neutered dogs are at greater risk of hypothyroidism, when there is a deficiency in thyroids. 90003 90002 This occurs because the dog’s metabolic rate slows when the hormone thyroxine can not be produced in the thyroid gland. For the symptoms and treatment of this disease, please read this. 90003 90002 90019 Pets sterilized too early may experience hip dysplasia 90020 90003 90002 Younger dogs that have been neutered a bit too early may develop hip dysplasia, a condition that causes lameness or near leg lameness in dogs.90003 90002 Neutering is a minor cause of hip dysplasia in dogs, among others. 90003 90002 90019 Obesity 90020 90003 90002 Because of a decreased metabolic rate, sterilized dogs will tend to become a little fatter. Reducing a dog’s food intake is the best way to handle the problem in this case. 90003 90002 90019 Cruciate ligament tears 90020 90003 90002 This is the ligament that connects the thigh bone with the lower leg bone and stabilizes the knee or stifle joint. A tear of this ligament causes near lameness in dogs.90003 90002 Probably because of post-sterilization weight issues, spayed dogs have a higher incidence of this disease. 90003 90002 90019 Urinary incontinence 90020 90003 90002 Overweight, neutered female dogs tend to experience this problem, but do better after they are given replacement female hormones — the ones not present after spaying. 90003 90002 90019 Urinary tract infections 90020 90003 90002 These are common in spayed female dogs which tend to be overweight. 90003 90002 90019 Diabetes 90020 90003 90002 Neutered pets tend to gain a little more weight, which increases the risk of diabetes.The situation is more pronounced in neutered cats. 90003 90008 What can I do to minimize the risks of neutering? 90009 90002 If you are thinking about neutering your pet but are worried about any ill-effects, there are some things that can be done to minimize risks. 90003 90002 90019 Wait till your pet is sexually mature. 90020 90003 90002 To avoid abnormal changes in bone structure, wait for your pet to mature before it is neutered. This is usually when their adult teeth reach their full length.90003 90002 90019 Try not to let your pet out unaccompanied. 90020 90003 90002 To avoid fights and infections after it is neutered, do not let your pet out unaccompanied. 90003 90002 90019 Let it pass through one heat cycle. 90020 90003 90002 Let your female dog, let her pass through one heat cycle before neutering. Because the hormones essential for growth and development are connected to sexual organs, it is good to let them play out the whole symphony and allowing your dog to grow before having it neutered.90003 90002 90019 Keep your pet trim. 90020 90003 90002 Metabolic rates drop after neutering so it is best to keep your pets trim. Reduce their food intake after sterilization. 90003 90002 90019 Conclusion 90020 90003 90002 I would like to thank the hubbers who answered the question «What are the benefits and disadvantages of sterilizing your pet?» Each has left such wonderful insights which should be read. Do check each of these hubbers out! 90003 90002 Sterilizing a dog has a few pros and cons that should be weighed before a decision is made.Do consult your vet for advice before making a decision. 90003 .90000 12 Biggest Pros and Cons of Neutering Dogs — Vittana.org 90001 90002 If you grew up watching Bob Barker host 90003 The Price is Right, 90004 then you knew the show would be closed in the same way, every day. 90005 90002 «Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered. » 90005 90002 The current host of the show, Drew Carey, has continued on with this tradition. Millions of pets have been spayed or neutered thanks to this one simple line. 90005 90002 Neutering is a form of surgical sterilization for male dogs.The dog is taken to a veterinarian, who will then remove the dog’s testicles using strict sterile techniques. The dog is under general anesthesia when the procedure is performed. 90005 90002 Here are the pros and cons of neutering dogs to think about if you’re considering this procedure for your pet today. 90005 90014 List of the Pros of Neutering Dogs 90015 90002 90017 1. It reduces the risk of prostate and cancer problems. 90018 90019 Dogs that are neutered no longer have the risk of suffering from testicular cancer, a common form of cancer in dogs, later in life.Other common issues, such as infections or cysts, are reduces as well. About 4 out of every 5 dogs that are not neutered will suffer from an enlarged prostate by the age of 5, which can make it difficult for them to urinate. That issue goes away as well. 90005 90002 90017 2. It reduces marking and spraying issues. 90018 90019 The removal of the testicles changes the hormonal balance that is within the male dog. Less testosterone is present, which means there is less of a desire to mark territory.There can be fewer spraying issues around the house as well. This benefit is reduced when the dog is neutered later in life, so it is a good idea to consider this option around the age of 6 months. 90005 90002 90017 3. It stabilizes the mood of the dog. 90018 90019 Dogs are naturally protective of their territory. They will guard it against any «unfriendly» visitor. Some male dogs can be overly aggressive, especially when other male dogs are encountered. The neutering process reduces these behaviors.It will also reduce the aggressiveness seen in the dog over time without reducing their desire to be active and playful every day. 90005 90002 90017 4. It reduces the mating urge. 90018 90019 Dogs that are not neutered will have the urge to run away from their home if they sense a dog in heat somewhere in their neighborhood. The urge to mate is reduced once the neutering process has been completed. That means the desire to roam and expand territory is reduced. They still like to get outside to explore, but the purpose is different.The goal is to have fun more than it is to find a mate or expand personal borders. 90005 90002 90017 5. It does not cause them to gain weight. 90018 90019 Dogs that are neutered will usually be more inactive than normal for up to 2-4 weeks after the procedure. This is normal. It is part of the healing process. As long as the dog receives a healthy diet and regular exercise, the act of neutering will not cause the dog to put on weight. As the dog ages, the focus on diet and exercise must increase as the dog will want to eat the same amount while wanting to exercise less.90005 90002 90017 6. It can reduce sexualized behaviors. 90018 90019 Some male dogs are hypersexualized. You can see this with behaviors that include leg humping and mounting other dogs of either gender. Neutering can reduce these behaviors because it changes the urge to mate. Although there may be changes to the maturation process afterward, for some dogs, the benefits here outweigh the potential disadvantages which may occur later on in life. 90005 90002 90005 90014 List of the Cons of Neutering Dogs 90015 90002 90017 1.It does not guarantee a change in behavior. 90018 90019 Many dogs have learned behaviors that go beyond basic hormones. Some dogs may have learned to lift their leg to spray, so they’ll keep doing that after they are neutered. Some dogs can become more aggressive after being neutered. Although it is possible for undesired behaviors to disappear after this procedure, it is not guaranteed. You may see more undesired behaviors instead of fewer. 90005 90002 90017 2. It can cause urinary incontinence.90018 90019 Although it does not happen often, there is a small risk that the neutering procedure could cause urinary incontinence for the dog. It happens when the surgery takes place before the bladder is fully developed. As the dog ages, the bladder muscles are weaker than they should be, which causes leakage. That is one of the reasons why dog ​​neutering is not recommended for most breeds until the age of 6 months. 90005 90002 90017 3. It could change the texture of the dog’s coat. 90018 90019 Because neutering initiates a hormonal change for the dog, there can be some changes to the animal’s physical characteristics over time.One of the most common changes that is seen happens to the coat. Dogs that are neutered may have their coat growth patterns altered. The texture of their coat might change as well. This does not affect the overall health of the dog, though it can change their sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. 90005 90002 90017 4. It affects the maturation process. 90018 90019 Dogs that are neutered when they are young mature differently when compared to dogs which are allowed to remain intact. Some dogs may benefit from being neutered later in life.Some may be better off not being neutered at all. That is why this procedure should be discussed with your veterinarian before a final decision is made. It could affect the overall health of your pet for years to come. 90005 90002 90017 5. It increases several different health risks for the dog. 90018 90019 Neutering can increase the health risks of certain conditions for dogs. Dogs that are neutered before the age of 12 months have an increased risk of osteosarcoma. There are increased risks for hypothyroidism, cognitive impairments, and orthopedic disorders as well.Some dogs may even experience an increased risk of suffering from an adverse reaction when given a vaccination. 90005 90002 90017 6. It stops the breeding process. 90018 90019 Some dogs may be candidates for contributing to a breed’s gene pool. The neutering process takes that option away. If a male dog is listed as a purebred and has papers to support it, then neutering may not be the right choice. There would be more value in breeding for puppies in such an instance, even if there are undesired behaviors that you may wish to modify.90005 90002 The pros and cons of neutering dogs is, in general terms, something that can be beneficial to individual pets while controlling overall population levels. The danger here is making an assumption that all dogs benefit from this procedure. That is simply false, which is why every potential advantage and disadvantage must be carefully weighed to determine what the right course of action should be. 90005 90002 90005 90019 90085 Blog Post Author Credentials 90086 90019 Louise Gaille is the author of this post.She received her B.A. in Economics from the University of Washington. In addition to being a seasoned writer, Louise has almost a decade of experience in Banking and Finance. 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