The most suitable age for the sterilization of dogs is a period of 4-7 months. Sterilization of small dogs usually takes up to six months. Bitch is desirable to have time to do this operation before the first estrus, in order to minimize the risk of gynecological and oncological diseases. Sterilization of dogs during estrus is also not contraindicated. But the adaptation period in this case can be more complicated.
In the case of the dog, you do not need to delay the time. It is best to castrate before it reaches full puberty. Then for the dog itself, the adaptation period will be much easier, and you will not have to face the possible complexities of the dog's behavior after sterilization with respect to other of its fellow humans.
Sterilization of dogs: for and against
Naturally, like any other procedure, sterilizing dogs has certain disadvantages and advantages. However, it is worth noting that experts consider that only general anesthesia is used to carry out this operation, which is associated with a certain risk. But if the sterilization is carried out by an experienced surgeon, then there is nothing to worry about.
But the benefits of this procedure will be obvious. The most important thing is the health of the dog. After all, sterilization eliminates the risk of various diseases. Scientists have already proved that castrated and sterilized animals live longer than those to whom the operation was not done.
If necessary, sterilization of the pregnant dog can be performed. But in this situation, an operation will require ultrasound.
Preparing the dog for sterilization is a premedication. For this, certain drugs are introduced that help to avoid the negative consequences of anesthesia.
Types of dogs sterilization:
- classical - a cut is made from the side or along the white line of the abdomen, whose length can be from 1.5 to 4 cm;
- Sterilization by the uterine crochet - in a cut, size 0.5 cm also on the white line or on the side, a special hook is introduced, with the help of which a "blind" search for the uterus is made;
- sterilization by the endoscopic method - two punctures of 0.5 cm are made along the white line of the abdomen, a manipulator is inserted into one of the punctures, and in the second a video endoscope.
How to take care of a dog after surgery?
Every owner should understand that it will take some care after the sterilization of the dog, which includes:
- Constant presence of the host the first few days after the operation. You will have to ensure that the animal does not spill the seams.
- Antibiotic therapy for a week after surgery to avoid the occurrence of inflammatory processes.
- Treatment of postoperative sutures.
Everything is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. And after removing the joints, no additional care for the dog will be required.
A frequent phenomenon is the sterilization of dogs at home. For this, the surgeon comes straight to your home with all the necessary adaptations.
Despite its relative harmlessness, certain consequences of sterilization of dogs can still have. It can be incontinence or obesity. But to avoid such problems is possible, if you delete just two ovaries. As a rule, no more complications after sterilization of the dog should arise.
The behavior of the dog after sterilization, if it changes, is exclusively for the better. It will become more obedient, and the manifestations of aggression that could occur at the bitches during heat, and also periodically and in males
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