Wow, thanks for sharing this video. I was wondering how they do it on a female dog. My mom's dog got spayed and she got sick afterwards but she is completely fine now.
Last week I had my small mixed breed male neutered and my medium mixed breed female spay , the wonderful low-cost non-profit organization , did a great job! Both of my doggy-friends are doing great! Thank-you for giving me a visual of what happened during the procedures.
@AdrianaLytle I hope your dog's operation goes well. As for pulling hard - the only time I pulled on anything was in Part 1 where I stretched the ovarian pedicles in order to break the ovarian suspensory ligaments so that the pedicles could be ligated. This is standard procedure.
My Pup Pup (Lady the Rat Terrier) was dropped off at the vet today to get fixed. She was crying in the car. I bet she thinks we deserted her. Her real brother Elvis has been looking around the house for her today.
@iteachvader Spend a day or two volunteering at your local animal shelter to witness, firsthand, the results of people "letting nature be nature". Were you aware that millions of dogs and cats are killed in the US every year simply because they are unwanted? Should we leave rats, cockroaches, corn earworms and mosquitos (among a multitude of other species which can cause crop failures and ill health, etc.) alone so that nature can be nature? You need to start thinking with a little foresight.
@AmosNomore Thank you! I look at the shelters online around where I live and there are so many dogs that I know will never get a caring, loving, stable home. All from irresponsibility of people neglecting to get their dogs spay or neutered.
I would just like to thank you for putting this video up. I am having my dog spayed and was a worried wreck before I saw the procedure. Your explanations for every step really put me at ease and helped me undertand what actually happens, vs. the butcher hackjob some people make it out to be. So thanks, keep up the good work!
hey.. i my pre-owner of my dog name peg.. well it was like froster owner because my husband's sister her husband had dog that give me to care of for them until they find a new house that allowed pets.. and peg had infs in there and she wasnt sprayed for long time until we got her fixed for his sister and i pay for it and it cost like 238 buck for sprayed! wow that cost alot!
@Amerio2007 go on the web and look for low cost spay and neuters in your area theres spaying for as low as like 60 70 bucks depending on the weight of the dog
On a uterus that small there is more risk of bleeding if I pass the suture through it. As I said in the video, I do transfix ligatures on larger uteri.
I just had our youngest (third) done today. Total cost including pain medicine was $220. Nope, it never really too late to have it done, especially on a dog as young as 9 months. Talk to your vet and they can explain everything for ya!
Depends where you get it done. Now it is past the time to get any health benefits (decreased risk of breast cancer, etc.) But I am not having to pay anything. I have the puppy wellness plan with Banfield Vet Clinic (usually in PetsMarts) and I also have ShelterCare/PetCare insurance which both covered the cost of the entire operation.
You should look into getting one or both of those kinds of plans on the dog, saved my friend $2,000 after a car hit his dog. It saves a lot of money in da longrun
I don't know about the cost of a neuter but my bichon goes in tomorrow for a spay and it's going to cost me $245 for the spay plus $75 for the optional pre-anesthetic blood work and $65 for the optional intravenous fluids therapy. I'm also getting her microchipped at the same time which will run me $62.50. Add on provincial taxes and GST (I'm Canadian) and this is gonna cost me almost $500. ACK! My poor, poor wallet (literally, lol). I wouldn't have it any other way, though.
Yes, it is possible to spay a pregnant bitch. This is typically an unfortunate consequence of irresponsible pet ownership. The fetal puppies are, regretfully but necessarily, destroyed. This is done in a manner which is as humane as possible and depends on the stage of development of the fetuses. Some vets refuse to spay pregnant bitches (as well as those in heat) due to the increased risk of complications, and sometimes for ethical considerations.
I would encourage sillypizzza and other young people interested in pursuing careers in veterinary medicine to apply for a part-time job or volunteer at an animal hospital to get an early, clear picture of what this work entails. It can be a very rewarding career for those cut out for it, but requires serious devotion and commitment to make it happen.
Thanks AmosNomore! I will defintely look into volunteering at an animal hospital and when i turn 16 i would love a part time job! my moms friend use to be a vet and she said woring with animals she couldnt save hurt her the most. do alot of vetrinarians quit because of this?
Veterinary medicine has one of the highest job burnout rates of any profession - certainly the highest of the medical professions, and the reason you cited is among the most important. Dealing with dying, death, pain and grief on an almost daily basis can be very demoralizing. Considering the duration and expense of a veterinary education, the tangible rewards in terms of salary and quality of life may not be worth the effort. But, for some, the opportunity to heal is all that matters.
I am a relief vet in New Mexico, so I don't own my own clinic and don't know where I'll be working next for more than a month or two ahead of time. If you'd care to tell me where you live, I may be able to steer you and Bosco in the direction of a good vet, but maybe not. Best thing to do is to ask neighbors with pets what veterinarians they would recommend.
here is the thing though doc, we only have bosco, our golden retriever, there are no other dogs in our house. so we should wait 8 weeks until we let bosco meet his pups?
Most Goldens are so gentle that he probably wouldn't cause any trouble if he met them when they were still nursing, but only under your direct supervision. Let the dam call the shots - if she is at all nervous or aggressive toward Bosco, keep him isolated from her and the puppies until she is more receptive or until the pups are weaned. I think you all will do just fine.
we are thinking about having our 3 year old golden retriever have 1 litter and then fix him. if we take 1 of the puppies from his litter and he is fixed, will it affect the way he helps raise his puppy?
Actually, the mother of the pups should be left alone with them until they are weaned at about 8 weeks of age, and then the father can carefully be introduced to them as they get bigger. During those first two months, any other dogs should not have access to the mother and her litter except under very close supervision, as she may consider them a threat and may become aggressive, or may even kill one or more of her own pups. Sometimes a male dog will kill young puppies as well, even if neutered.
Male dogs really have little or no concept of parenthood. Neutering the sire will not affect the way he interacts with his puppies in any negative way once they are big enough for the mother to lose her defensiveness over them. I would encourage anyone considering breeding dogs to buy a book about the subject and study it well. There is more to it than most people realize, and many bad things can be avoided when the dogs' owners are well-informed.
Yes. The technician stopped the flow of isoflurane inhalant anesthesia around the time I began suturing the body wall, so the dog was breathing pure oxygen for the last few minutes of the surgery. She was not conscious or sensing any pain, but was emerging from a deep plane of anesthesia. She was awake enough to walk within an hour after surgery, and in no observable pain - we give our patients injectable analgesics at the time of surgery and send them home with several days of oral pain meds.
You may have also noticed that the beeping corresponding to her heart beat became irregular in the last few minutes. This was because the pulse oximetry sensor attached to her tongue was malfunctioning a bit and not due to any problem with the patient (I was watching other indicators of her status to make sure she was doing fine).
Oh ok. I really want to get my dachshund spayed. She's in heat right now and it's her first time. Can she still get spayed while being in heat? And, also, can you tell me about how much this operation costs? Thanks =)
Unless there is a risk of imminent, undesired pregnancy, a bitch in heat should be allowed to complete her heat cycle before she is spayed, as there is an increased risk of complications (primarily internal bleeding) during estrus. If she has been accidentally bred or is in early pregnancy and puppies are not wanted, it is best to spay as early in pregnancy as possible.
Spays of young dogs (less than five years of age or so) which are not in heat or pregnant cost in the range of $100-200 at the average vet clinic. Some clinics may be more expensive, and some may require bloodwork for older dogs. Dogs which appear to be in heat or pregnant generally cost a bit more. Low cost spay and neuter clinics are available in most localities for those financially encumbered. Contact your local humane association if this is the case.
My puppy is being spayed and microchipped this coming Monday. Thank you for posting this information. I appreciate knowing exactly is going to happen to her.
Wow, thanks for sharing this video. I was wondering how they do it on a female dog. My mom's dog got spayed and she got sick afterwards but she is completely fine now.
karmaxx 5 months ago
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karmaxx 5 months ago
Thanks for making this vid my dog had this done before I was born and I was wondering how they do it
2cool4u38 8 months ago
Last week I had my small mixed breed male neutered and my medium mixed breed female spay , the wonderful low-cost non-profit organization , did a great job! Both of my doggy-friends are doing great! Thank-you for giving me a visual of what happened during the procedures.
dawnf1ful 9 months ago
My dog is getting spayed this Wednesday.Why are you pulling so hard? Shes a year and a half
AdrianaLytle 10 months ago
@AdrianaLytle I hope your dog's operation goes well. As for pulling hard - the only time I pulled on anything was in Part 1 where I stretched the ovarian pedicles in order to break the ovarian suspensory ligaments so that the pedicles could be ligated. This is standard procedure.
AmosNomore 10 months ago
My Pup Pup (Lady the Rat Terrier) was dropped off at the vet today to get fixed. She was crying in the car. I bet she thinks we deserted her. Her real brother Elvis has been looking around the house for her today.
Popteart 10 months ago
Why have your dog spayed OR neutered? Their members are a part of them. I think we should leave them alone, and let nature be nature.
iteachvader 10 months ago
@iteachvader Spend a day or two volunteering at your local animal shelter to witness, firsthand, the results of people "letting nature be nature". Were you aware that millions of dogs and cats are killed in the US every year simply because they are unwanted? Should we leave rats, cockroaches, corn earworms and mosquitos (among a multitude of other species which can cause crop failures and ill health, etc.) alone so that nature can be nature? You need to start thinking with a little foresight.
AmosNomore 10 months ago 4
@AmosNomore Thank you! I look at the shelters online around where I live and there are so many dogs that I know will never get a caring, loving, stable home. All from irresponsibility of people neglecting to get their dogs spay or neutered.
Popteart 10 months ago
I would just like to thank you for putting this video up. I am having my dog spayed and was a worried wreck before I saw the procedure. Your explanations for every step really put me at ease and helped me undertand what actually happens, vs. the butcher hackjob some people make it out to be. So thanks, keep up the good work!
fhewitt64 1 year ago
hey.. i my pre-owner of my dog name peg.. well it was like froster owner because my husband's sister her husband had dog that give me to care of for them until they find a new house that allowed pets.. and peg had infs in there and she wasnt sprayed for long time until we got her fixed for his sister and i pay for it and it cost like 238 buck for sprayed! wow that cost alot!
Amerio2007 1 year ago
@Amerio2007 go on the web and look for low cost spay and neuters in your area theres spaying for as low as like 60 70 bucks depending on the weight of the dog
america85353 1 year ago
Fascinating vid. Due to medical reasons my 18 year old Lhasa Apso had to have this surgical procedure today.
800764 2 years ago
aren't you afraid of your suture slipping off by not doing a figure 8? i mean, how long can it take.. and extra half minute.
DG061905 3 years ago
On a uterus that small there is more risk of bleeding if I pass the suture through it. As I said in the video, I do transfix ligatures on larger uteri.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
How much would this cost? My dog is about 9 months old, is it too late to get him neutered?
izginazi 3 years ago
I just had our youngest (third) done today. Total cost including pain medicine was $220. Nope, it never really too late to have it done, especially on a dog as young as 9 months. Talk to your vet and they can explain everything for ya!
RevConwell 3 years ago
Depends where you get it done. Now it is past the time to get any health benefits (decreased risk of breast cancer, etc.) But I am not having to pay anything. I have the puppy wellness plan with Banfield Vet Clinic (usually in PetsMarts) and I also have ShelterCare/PetCare insurance which both covered the cost of the entire operation.
You should look into getting one or both of those kinds of plans on the dog, saved my friend $2,000 after a car hit his dog. It saves a lot of money in da longrun
SgtCheeseNOLS 3 years ago
I don't know about the cost of a neuter but my bichon goes in tomorrow for a spay and it's going to cost me $245 for the spay plus $75 for the optional pre-anesthetic blood work and $65 for the optional intravenous fluids therapy. I'm also getting her microchipped at the same time which will run me $62.50. Add on provincial taxes and GST (I'm Canadian) and this is gonna cost me almost $500. ACK! My poor, poor wallet (literally, lol). I wouldn't have it any other way, though.
Madamx28 2 years ago
Wow, what a task for both dog and vet. Thanks for the video as it satisfied my curiousity. Medicine and like are a remarkable thing.
lbooth02 3 years ago
Hi I have a maltese puppy, she's about 10 weeks old. At what age would you recommend to get her spayed? As soon as possible?
urfrienddarren 3 years ago
No hurry. I'd wait until she's 5 or 6 months old.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
thanks!
urfrienddarren 3 years ago
omg when he was touching those parts i could see the dog moving hopefully it didn't feel anything
sauska777 3 years ago
is it possible to spay a dog if shes pregnant? and what happens to the puppies?
sillypizzza 3 years ago
Yes, it is possible to spay a pregnant bitch. This is typically an unfortunate consequence of irresponsible pet ownership. The fetal puppies are, regretfully but necessarily, destroyed. This is done in a manner which is as humane as possible and depends on the stage of development of the fetuses. Some vets refuse to spay pregnant bitches (as well as those in heat) due to the increased risk of complications, and sometimes for ethical considerations.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
I would encourage sillypizzza and other young people interested in pursuing careers in veterinary medicine to apply for a part-time job or volunteer at an animal hospital to get an early, clear picture of what this work entails. It can be a very rewarding career for those cut out for it, but requires serious devotion and commitment to make it happen.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
Thanks AmosNomore! I will defintely look into volunteering at an animal hospital and when i turn 16 i would love a part time job! my moms friend use to be a vet and she said woring with animals she couldnt save hurt her the most. do alot of vetrinarians quit because of this?
sillypizzza 3 years ago
Veterinary medicine has one of the highest job burnout rates of any profession - certainly the highest of the medical professions, and the reason you cited is among the most important. Dealing with dying, death, pain and grief on an almost daily basis can be very demoralizing. Considering the duration and expense of a veterinary education, the tangible rewards in terms of salary and quality of life may not be worth the effort. But, for some, the opportunity to heal is all that matters.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
I wish you the best in attaining success at whatever career you eventually choose, sillypizzza!
AmosNomore 3 years ago
Thank you AmosNomore! When I become a vetrinarian you will be the very first youtuber to know!
sillypizzza 3 years ago
thanks doc. hey where is your office located at? where is your office located at? if you are close, we will most likley have you neuter bosco.
xSRTmaniacx 3 years ago
I am a relief vet in New Mexico, so I don't own my own clinic and don't know where I'll be working next for more than a month or two ahead of time. If you'd care to tell me where you live, I may be able to steer you and Bosco in the direction of a good vet, but maybe not. Best thing to do is to ask neighbors with pets what veterinarians they would recommend.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
here is the thing though doc, we only have bosco, our golden retriever, there are no other dogs in our house. so we should wait 8 weeks until we let bosco meet his pups?
xSRTmaniacx 3 years ago
Most Goldens are so gentle that he probably wouldn't cause any trouble if he met them when they were still nursing, but only under your direct supervision. Let the dam call the shots - if she is at all nervous or aggressive toward Bosco, keep him isolated from her and the puppies until she is more receptive or until the pups are weaned. I think you all will do just fine.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
we are thinking about having our 3 year old golden retriever have 1 litter and then fix him. if we take 1 of the puppies from his litter and he is fixed, will it affect the way he helps raise his puppy?
xSRTmaniacx 3 years ago
Actually, the mother of the pups should be left alone with them until they are weaned at about 8 weeks of age, and then the father can carefully be introduced to them as they get bigger. During those first two months, any other dogs should not have access to the mother and her litter except under very close supervision, as she may consider them a threat and may become aggressive, or may even kill one or more of her own pups. Sometimes a male dog will kill young puppies as well, even if neutered.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
Male dogs really have little or no concept of parenthood. Neutering the sire will not affect the way he interacts with his puppies in any negative way once they are big enough for the mother to lose her defensiveness over them. I would encourage anyone considering breeding dogs to buy a book about the subject and study it well. There is more to it than most people realize, and many bad things can be avoided when the dogs' owners are well-informed.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
was she waking up or something at towards the end? she kept breathing really hard.
jayjay12033 3 years ago
Yes. The technician stopped the flow of isoflurane inhalant anesthesia around the time I began suturing the body wall, so the dog was breathing pure oxygen for the last few minutes of the surgery. She was not conscious or sensing any pain, but was emerging from a deep plane of anesthesia. She was awake enough to walk within an hour after surgery, and in no observable pain - we give our patients injectable analgesics at the time of surgery and send them home with several days of oral pain meds.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
You may have also noticed that the beeping corresponding to her heart beat became irregular in the last few minutes. This was because the pulse oximetry sensor attached to her tongue was malfunctioning a bit and not due to any problem with the patient (I was watching other indicators of her status to make sure she was doing fine).
AmosNomore 3 years ago
Oh ok. I really want to get my dachshund spayed. She's in heat right now and it's her first time. Can she still get spayed while being in heat? And, also, can you tell me about how much this operation costs? Thanks =)
jayjay12033 3 years ago
Unless there is a risk of imminent, undesired pregnancy, a bitch in heat should be allowed to complete her heat cycle before she is spayed, as there is an increased risk of complications (primarily internal bleeding) during estrus. If she has been accidentally bred or is in early pregnancy and puppies are not wanted, it is best to spay as early in pregnancy as possible.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
Ok thank you so much!
jayjay12033 3 years ago
Spays of young dogs (less than five years of age or so) which are not in heat or pregnant cost in the range of $100-200 at the average vet clinic. Some clinics may be more expensive, and some may require bloodwork for older dogs. Dogs which appear to be in heat or pregnant generally cost a bit more. Low cost spay and neuter clinics are available in most localities for those financially encumbered. Contact your local humane association if this is the case.
AmosNomore 3 years ago
My puppy is being spayed and microchipped this coming Monday. Thank you for posting this information. I appreciate knowing exactly is going to happen to her.
spiritofwicca 3 years ago
good job, thanks for posting mate
darkwolf2424 3 years ago
I like hearing you talk, and hum!
merrybreeze 3 years ago
creepy my dog just had that 2 day
BFFL33356 3 years ago