Getting Your Dog Fixed: What to Expect

Spaying or neutering your dog is the best way to prevent it from getting pregnant or causing other dogs to get pregnant. These procedures also provide several health and behavioral benefits for your dog. Cashua Veterinary Care in Florence, SC, regularly performs these routine procedures for dogs to ensure their continued health and well-being. We are here to tell you more about spaying and neutering and what to expect from these procedures.

Understanding Spaying and Neutering

Spaying or neutering your dog removes its reproductive organs to ensure it cannot get pregnant or get another dog pregnant. Neutering involves the removal of your male dog’s testes, and spaying removes your female dog’s ovaries and uterus. These procedures also provide several behavioral and health benefits. Male dogs will be less inclined to wander and search for a mate, and female dogs will no longer have heat cycles and their associated behaviors. Some health benefits may include:

•             Prevent uterine infections in females

•             Prevent prostate issues in males

•             Help reduce the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in female dogs

•             Help lower the risk of testicular cancer in male dogs

What to Expect During the Procedure

Our vets will first run tests to determine if your dog can handle general anesthesia. Anesthesia is crucial for keeping your dog pain-free and our staff safe during the surgery. Our staff will monitor your dog’s vitals during the operation to ensure health and safety. We closely observe your dog as it wakes from anesthesia before giving you post-op instructions to help it heal. Spay and neuter surgery are outpatient procedures, meaning you can usually bring your pet home within a few hours after the operation.

Ways You Can Help Your Dog’s Recovery

Our vets generally provide the following post-op instructions to ensure your dog recovers as intended:

•             Limit physical activity

•             Set up a quiet and comfortable place for your dog

•             Check for any signs of incision infections, like redness or swelling

Call our animal hospital if you notice signs of infection. We can provide prompt diagnosis and treatment to keep your dog healthy and happy.

Visit Our Veterinarians in Florence, SC, for Spay and Neuter Surgery Today

Spaying or neutering your dog offers several benefits that improve its long-term health and well-being, so contact your “veterinarian near you” at Cashua Veterinary Care in Florence, SC, to schedule its spay or neuter surgery today. Call our animal hospital at (843) 407-9020 to ensure your dog lives a long, healthy life.