What is Neutering and Spaying : Procedure, Benefits, and Precautions.

What is Neutering?

Neutering means surgically preventing pets from Reproducing.

1.        In males, an operation has to be done which is called Castration in which both testicles are removed which takes away the main source of the male hormone testosterone.
2.      In females it’s called spaying in which both the ovaries and usually the uterus has to remove which means the female is unable to become pregnant.

What is Neutering process?

Basically Neutering is an operational process which is carried out under a genuine anesthetic and its also called castration. As we all know whenever we heard about operation the first thing which comes into our mind is the risks but don’t worry as of now every doctor or surgeon which is going to do the neutering is using modern techniques and solution for making it more safer and a fast healing treatment.

Sometimes dogs can feel some kind of pain after the neutering process which can cause of their weird behavior or maybe they will start moaning, barking and even crying. So don’t worry it’s a normal thing your dog will be perfectly fine after some hours and ready to go with you to back to your home.

 

Way to prevent or stop my dog from breeding without the Neutering process?

As we all know when it comes to go through an operational process like neutering almost all of us starts to  get a little scary feeling because your pet is not only a pet but he/she becomes one of our family member. Even some owners treat their pets like their babies so it is a normal thing.

So yes there is a way to prevent your dog from breeding without having neutering. You can give some tablets and injections to prevent your dog from breeding but these tablets and injections can’t stop or prevent your dog permanently from breeding. It means you have to give them on daily basis that can cause many serious side effects for your dog.

Benefits of Neutering/Spaying for your Dog?

So now you already knows what is Neutering/Spaying. 

Here you can read some of the most important benefits:-

1.  This will help your pet to live a healthier and longer life specially Female. Spaying will help to prevent your pets from very dangerous diseases like Uterine Infections and Breast cancer. which is very fatal in 50% dogs and 65% of cats.
2.  Your male dog will get major health benefits after Neutering. It prevents your dog from testicular cancer and also stops unwanted litters.
3. Your Spayed female dog wont go into Heat. Usually without spaying your female can go into Heat for four to five hours in every three weeks during breeding seasons. In an effort to advertise their mates a female can turn your house into a big mess and also starts Howl continues till heat ends.
4. Sometimes in the Heat sessions your dog can run away from your home just for finding their mates and that can be a very serious issue for your dog as well as u and he can even also fights with other males. 
5. Neutering and Spaying will help your dog for not getting fat because after having surgery food needs of your dog will starts getting lower and u just have to feed them a little less than u used to.
6. You can see a clear change a big change into the behavior of your dog after getting Neutering or Spaying they will be more focused and attentive towards your directions and human facilities. Usually without surgery dogs will start mapping their territory by spraying strong smelling urine all over the house.
7. Many countries and cities are facing an a big issue which is caused by stray dogs or dogs who got abandoned so their government and some NGO's are doing Neutering and Spaying to get control on their population. That's why it is also very good for the community.
8. The cost getting Neutered/Spaying much lower than the cost of having and caring for a litter. That's why it is highly cost effective.

When should I get my dog Neutered?

The best age for getting your dog neutered is a very controversial subject because there is no particular time, age or health condition to take your pet for neutering.

It is totally based on your dog breed and size and it is differ for every breed or pet according to their breed and size. Neutering can be carried out in very young age or after the first session of breeding but many vets consider to take your pets for neutering after first breeding or wait until your dog maturity specially for large breed dogs.

So always make sure to take an advice from your local vet before taking your dog for neutering.

What happens to my dog after Neutering surgery?
 

Some people start worrying that their dog’s behavior will change after getting a neutering surgery. This not pure truth but yes will see a certain changes in your dog’s behavior like urine spraying, weirdness and laziness.

One more thing some peoples start worrying that their dog will start getting a little fat. Yes because of neutering the food requirements gets lower so u just have to feed them a little less nothing special to worry.

How to care for my dog after getting Neutered/Spaying?

Now this is the time when your dog needs you so much. your dog just got a cut and got Neutered or Spayed by an another person which will affect in their behavior and make them unable to gain trust easily. Now make sure to keep an eye on your Pet because right now he is at risk of getting Infection for a while and he will be a little tired for some days but apart from this your dog still loves you he just need a special care till recovery.

Here are some important points to take care about:-

1. As you know what is Neutering so now after having surgery get an E-Collar for your dog. This Collar will help to stop them from licking their own wound or stitches to prevent that particular area from their tongue. They will start feel some kind of itching in their skin when it starts to heal so make sure to put an E-Collar because you can't be there all the time to stop them.
2. As soon as u get home make sure that your dog have a special and comfortable spot to lay down indoors. Your dog will not be in his senses because of anesthesia which was given to him before surgery. The dog will be a little lazy and want to sleep all the time so give him a space and make sure to keep your kids or other pets away from him because he might not be in a good mood.
3.  Wait to feed your dog until he regained his composure but make sure to keep a water bowl ready all the time. For his First meal after the following surgery feed him with the half amount of total food he used to eat or your vet will give you a blend food him. But if your dog is not interested for having food even after 48 hours of surgery please contact your vet.
   
4. You have to check the Incision site at least twice a day. A little kind of redness and swelling is totally normal for few days but if u see that swelling is getting bigger or abnormal redness around the incision part please make sure to consult your vet again.
5. Don't allow your dog to play or jump too much because it can be very dangerous for the incision part or can reopen that incision part again till your dog is completely recovered his strength and skin on that Incision part. You can let your dog play only when its totally healed but with a leash on his neck.
6. You have to postpone your dog's bathing routine for sometime because if water approaches Incision part so it can caught some types of infection which can cause more swelling around the Incision part and make your dog sick.

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