Are dogs sterilized?

According to experts, sterilization of dogs and other pets is a violation of their reproductive function. In ordinary life, sterilization is understood as the complete removal of the genitals of an animal. Now neutering is the most acceptable way to prevent unnecessary puppies from being born to a dog.

When can you spay your dog?

Of course, there are many opponents of this operation. Animal rights activists do not favor sterilization. But at the same time, only sterilization will provide reliable protection against the appearance of unwanted puppies. No master dogs cannot be sure that during estrus, his pet will not run away on a date with random males. This is especially true for purebred dogs. After all, attaching the offspring of a random mating is not an easy task, and not every person is capable of killing small puppies. It is much more humane to prevent their birth.

The very period of heat causes a lot of inconvenience to the owners. Have to wear on animal special underwear so that the dog does not stain the apartment with its secretions. This should be done during the entire period of estrus, that is, twice a year a month. The dog is trying by all means to get rid of unnecessary things and to break free in order to fulfill its natural needs. Some dog owners use hormonal medications to prevent estrus. But their constant use leads to the appearance of cysts on the ovaries and various diseases of the uterus, which then require a surgical solution.

The operation to sterilize the dog is allowed to be carried out from six months. Some experts recommend postponing this procedure until the first heat, which occurs at the age of eight months. You can also spay an adult dog, but not in old age. It is impossible to carry out sterilization up to six months while the animal is actively growing.

The dog must be in excellent health:

• A general examination is carried out before the operation.
• The body temperature of the dog is measured.
• The rhythm of the heart is heard.
• If the dog is over five years old, additional studies are carried out - blood tests, urine tests, in some cases an ECG is done.

Can you spay your dog while in heat

The question of spaying a dog during estrus should be decided by a competent veterinarian. In normal heat, this operation is not recommended, as it is a serious stress for the animal. If there is a pathological estrus, when the discharge goes from animal constantly, then such an operation is desirable. This condition indicates a serious health problem that requires immediate treatment. To correct this situation, sterilization is used.

If you decide to spay the animal during natural estrus, then give preference to the laparoscopic method, which does not cause much harm to the dog. You can do a sterilization operation during the pregnancy of an animal for a short time. The shorter the period, the easier the animal will endure the procedure.

How much does it cost to neuter a dog

The procedure for spaying a dog can be carried out in different ways, which affects the cost of the operation. The size of the animal is also of great importance. Sterilization can be performed by a specialist at home or in a veterinary clinic. In addition, such a factor as the list of necessary examinations and analyzes to assess the health of the animal is of great importance in the formation of the cost of the operation.

To some extent, the cost of this procedure is influenced by your place of residence. Specialists in large cities will charge much more for this operation than veterinarians in small towns. Therefore, the cost of sterilization in a large city will be about 10,000 rubles, in the provinces you will be charged half the price for this service.