A spay is the term
for an ovariohysterectomy in a female dog.
Most vets will push
for ovariohysterectomy as a first solution, but mostly only during the beginning of pregnancy (i.e. the first month.)
- McGrath H, Hardie RJ, Davis E. Lateral flank approach
for ovariohysterectomy in small animals.
Spay is the colloquial term
for ovariohysterectomy.
Not exact matches
For a routine surgery such as
ovariohysterectomy, a leash walk only until sutures are removed is the general recommendation.
The course of treatment
for any of these forms of cancer will begin with the dog undergoing an
ovariohysterectomy.
This procedure is called
ovariohysterectomy for the female (i.e. - removal of the ovaries and uterus, or spaying), and castration
for the male (i.e. - removal of the testicles, or neutering).
The clinical name
for «spay» is
ovariohysterectomy.
We recommend that all pets not intended
for breeding undergo castration or
ovariohysterectomy at 6 months of age.
Ovariohysterectomy should be considered
for intact bitches.
Ovariohysterectomy (OHE), the formal term
for a spay, is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in small animals, and it's associated with post-surgical pain.
The medical name
for this surgery is an
ovariohysterectomy, although it is commonly called «spaying.»
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Medical management of pyometra should be only reserved
for dogs not suitable
for surgery and
for dogs whose owners intend to breed in the future; otherwise the treatment of choice is an
ovariohysterectomy.
Like Cheyenne (above) she underwent an
ovariohysterectomy surgery and was hospitalized
for several days.
The best course of treatment
for pyometra is to have a complete
ovariohysterectomy (spay) as recurrence is high; if you have treated medically and are wanting to breed with her, this is your decision however I generally recommend against it.
The most effective treatment
for pyometra is surgical removal of the uterus (
ovariohysterectomy).
Ovariohysterectomy is the treatment of choice
for pyometra and is a routine surgery that many Veterinarians can perform with their eyes closed; that being said, in cases of pyometra there is always the risk of complications, especially in cases that haven't been seen to quickly.
Unfortunately surgery (
ovariohysterectomy) is the treatment of choice
for pyometra.
Despite this new treatment option,
ovariohysterectomy (or spay), still seems to be the treatment of choice
for most veterinary hospitals.
Girlfriend qualified
for our Angel Fund and a right femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO) and
ovariohysterectomy (spay) was performed.
Spaying, or
ovariohysterectomy, is a surgical sterilization procedure that can provide major health benefits
for cats.
Onsior ® (robenacoxib) injection is indicated
for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery,
ovariohysterectomy and castration in cats ≥ 4 months of age;
for up to a maximum of 3 days.
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A prospective, randomised controlled study comparing two groups of healthy adult dogs matched
for age, size and body condition score undergoing elective
ovariohysterectomy would be helpful.
Options
for treatment include surgery (
Ovariohysterectomy) and medications.
SURGERY Our veterinarians provide surgical services
for the more common
ovariohysterectomy (spay) and neuter procedures as well as traumatic injuries, fractures, skin wounds, lacerations and exploratory surgery.
Ovariohysterectomy is the proper medical term
for the «spaying» of the female animal.
The technical name
for this surgery is
ovariohysterectomy often abbreviated as OVH.
Spaying, or
ovariohysterectomy, is a surgical sterilization procedure that can provide major health benefits
for dogs.
Onsior Tablets
for Cats are indicated
for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery,
ovariohysterectomy and castration in cats ≥ 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) and ≥ 4 months of age;
for up to a maximum of 3 days.
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