Castration (Dog Neuter)
A castration (neuter) is a surgical
procedure removing both testicles. The most common reason
to perform this surgery is to eliminate unwanted pregnancies.
Male aggressiveness and roaming are behavior patterns
may be corrected with castration. Also, neutering your
pet will reduce the incidence of testicular and prostate
gland cancer and disease. We recommend surgery be performed
at approximately 6 months of age.
This surgery includes the following:
- Pre-surgical patient evaluation
- Pre-anesthetic blood screen (includes
complete blood count and chemistry panel)
- Pre-surgery and post-surgery pain
relief injections
- Inhalant gas anesthesia
- Full patient monitoring during surgery:
cardiac (EKG), respiratory, pulse oximetry, and body
temperature
- Bair Hugger
forced warm air heating during surgery to prevent
hypothermia
- Surgical recovery in incubator cage (smaller breeds)
- Post-operative monitoring by the
surgical nurse until awake
- Telephone report following completion
of surgery
- Overnight hospitalization
- Patient exam and pain relief medication
on day of discharge
- Follow-up telephone call from hospital
staff
- Suture removal in 10-14 days
Laser surgery
is recommended. Laser technology reduces the trauma
and pain associated with surgery and improves your
pet's recovery.
Cost: Additional $75.00
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