Ovariohysterectomy (Dog Spay)
An ovario hysterectomy (spay) is a surgical
procedure removing both ovaries and the uterus. The
most common reason to perform this procedure is to eliminate
unwanted pregnancies and messy heat periods. Other benefits
include the elimination of potential 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 5-6
months of age, just prior to the first heat period.
The cost of the surgery is based on
your pet's weight and 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
- Dispensing of pain relief medication
for home use
- 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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