The best time to sterilize dogs

Neutering surgery will affect the normal hormonal secretion of dogs, thus affecting their development. Therefore, if the surgery is performed too early, it will have harmful effects on the body. and have a considerable impact on various parts. But if it is done too late, the owner will have to endure all kinds of troubles caused by the menstrual cycle of male or female dogs.
It is more appropriate for male dogs to undergo surgery when they are about seven or eight months old. It is best for the owner to tolerate the trouble caused by the first estrus of a female dog and perform sterilization surgery after the first menstrual cycle, because this can ensure that the overall growth and development of the dog reaches a certain and sufficient level.

Dog sterilization methods

Male animals: testicle removal, called castration; female animals: complete ovarian removal.

Preparation before neutering your dog

1. Contact a reliable animal hospital in advance;

2. Arrange a time to perform surgery on your pet when your work is not stressful and you have time to take care of your pet after the operation;

3. Food and water should be fasted for 6-8 hours before surgery to prevent foreign objects from being choked into the respiratory tract during or after vomiting;

4. It is best to "communicate" with your pet before surgery to prepare them mentally; and make sure it is healthy and strong.

Precautions after neutering dogs

1. Neutered dogs cannot participate in dog shows, because one of the beliefs of dog shows is to breed purebreds with excellent bloodlines. dog. So if the pet you are raising is planned to be cultivated into an excellent breed to participate in dog shows, then you should not neuter the dog.

2. Dogs may become lazy and obese after neutering. Laziness is not absolute. It depends on the specific dog. Many dog ​​owners who have undergone sterilization surgery report that their dogs become more sleepy; but there are also phenomena where dogs become more playful and lively after sterilization. The cause of obesity is that dogs reduce their interest in things around them, making them greedy. These situations can be adjusted by the owner's care after the dog is neutered, such as taking the dog shopping more often and playing with it; controlling the weight of food and controlling the weight of the dog.

3. Disinfection of the operating room is a relatively complex operation that requires general anesthesia and open abdominal cavity. Dogs need to be bandaged after neutering surgery, and a certain recovery period is required for wound healing. After about 5 days, the female recovers, the male recovers faster.

4. After sterilization surgery, do not rush to let it eat. After anesthesia, gastrointestinal motility is slow, and rushing to eat may cause gastroenteritis symptoms. After surgery, you should limit excessively strenuous exercise, climbing stairs, and overeating. Do not eat until the wound is completely healed. Take a shower; during the wound healing process, if you find blood oozing out of the wound, it may be that the wound has collapsed and you need to go to the hospital for follow-up.