Ovariohysterectomy (Cat Spay)
An ovariohysterectomy (spay) is a surgical
procedure removing both the ovaries and uterus. The
most common reason to perform this surgery is to eliminate
unwanted pregnancies and heat periods. Other benefits
include the elimination of uterine infections and ovarian
cancers. Also, spaying your pet at an early age reduces
the risk of mammary gland tumors (breast cancer). We
recommend surgery be performed between 5 and 6 months
of age, just prior to the first heat period.
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
- 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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