Raising pets is a lifelong commitment, and it’s beneficial for them to have social contact with their ‘pawfect’ friends. To avoid unwanted pregnancy, eliminate many behavioral problems during estrus, and reduce the likelihood of reproductive organ diseases affecting their health, it is an excellent idea to desex your pets.
Benefits include:
1. Eliminate the risk of uterine infections in females 25-66% of female dogs can be expected to develop pyometra (severe bacterial infection of the uterus) by 10 years of age if they are not desexed
2. Greatly reduce the chance of mammary tumor development in females if desexing is performed early. 80% and 50% of those tumors are malignant in unspayed cats and dogs, respectively.
3. Eliminate the risk of tumors associated with testes, ovaries, and uterus.
4. Prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated diseases such as prostatitis, perineal herniation, prostatic cysts.
5. Eliminate all diseases associated with pregnancy and parturition.
6. Reduce urine marking in the house, which is a common behavioral problem in intact male cats and dogs.
7. Reduce injuries related to roaming and aggressive behavior such as cat caterwaul /dog fight wounds and traffic accidents, and even their temper get improvement.
Desexing is recommended at 6 months of age, but it can be performed from as early as 8 weeks of age and at a minimum of 1kg bodyweight. Benefits of early desexing include a quicker surgery time, lower anesthetic dose, and faster healing.
In fact, desexing is a safe, simple operation with minimal pain when performed by a reliable and professional veterinarian. For males, the descended testicles are removed. But for females, the uterus and ovaries are entirely removed, and the procedure is relatively more complicated. It is necessary to fast for 10-12 hours before the procedure, and the operation time is about 2-3 hours.
You may take your pet home after it recovers from general anesthesia. Don’t rush to feed your pets as the gastrointestinal peristalsis will be slow after anesthesia, and vomiting may occur if they eat too fast or too much. They must wear a correct-sized E-collar to prevent them from licking the wound. Avoid strenuous exercise, climbing stairs, and don’t bathe your pet until the wound is completely healed (about 10-14 days).
Don’t hesitate to contact your veterinarian for desexing! A simple operation can improve the well-being of your pets for life.
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