Very large and
giant breed dogs spayed or neutered prior to growth plate closure may develop longer, straighter back legs that can predispose them to athletic injuries like cruciate rupture.
Not exact matches
Laparoscopic procedures we now perform include: Gastropexy — permanently attaching the stomach to the body wall to prevent deadly bloat in
giant breed dogs; Ovariectomy — removal of the ovaries, also called a laparoscopic
spay; Cryptorchid neuter — removal of an abdominally - retained testicle; and Abdominal exploratories, with biopsies of the liver, pancreas, intestine, or spleen.
We will also educate the public about the
Giant Schnauzer
breed, the need to
spay and neuter
dogs and cats, and the proper care, training, and diet for the
breed.
While there is some evidence that intact, large and
giant breed dogs may be less prone to a certain few health problems, the general lack of personal responsibility evinced by most humans in this culture make
spaying and neutering absolutely necessary for pet population control.