Spaying Surgeries

Also known as sterilizing or desexing, spaying generally refers to the process of surgically removing internal reproductive organs of female dogs. In this procedure, the ovaries, Fallopian tubes and uterine horns are removed which are responsible for egg production, fetus development etc. In short, the reproductive system of the female dog is removed.

Other crucial organs that are related to the anatomy are not at all harmed during the entire surgery. Ovarian related diseases like; ovarian cancer, bacterial infection, uterine cancer, mucometra, metritis, Pyometron, polycystic ovaries or endomtritis can be prevented. The health benefits of spaying are so significant that they hard to ignore.

Spaying procedure performed on cats is similar to that of dogs and aims at removing their reproductive organs. Here too, the vets perform a surgery so as to remove Fallopian tubes, uterine horns and ovaries of the cat’s uterine body. This prevents fetal development and egg production. Female hormone, Estrogen, production organs are also removed which further lower the behavioral issues that are associated with this hormone. Cat behavioral traits like roaming, calling males or fighting are resolved to a great extent.

fter surgery the spayed pets should be allowed to recover in an isolated environment. Dietary requirements should be as per the normal routine. Excessive movement should be prevented as this causes stress on organs. Also, pet owners should refrain from taking their pet for a bath for at least 10 days post surgery.

Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic does a full health consultation of the pet before performing pet spaying surgeries.