Don't sterilize your dog if you don't know this

 If you are wondering when is the best time to sterilize your female dog, this article will help you with that problem. How to handle when your dog has passed the best time for sterilization will also be revealed. Follow the Dog and Miu Blog now!

1. What is sterilization?

Sterilization (or castration) is a surgical procedure that removes an animal's sexual organs. This is to permanently eliminate your pet's ability to reproduce.

 

For males: Neutering is the process of removing the testicles of male dogs and cats (this action is often called castration).

For children: The sterilization process aims to remove the ovaries and uterus

Spaying female dogs is not as simple as the spay/neuter surgery that male dogs receive. It is a larger surgery and requires general anesthesia.

 

 

Female dogs will be surgically sterilized compared to male dogs

2. What are the benefits of sterilizing dogs?

Neutering female dogs has more benefits than you think. Some benefits are as follows:

 

Helps female dogs avoid pregnancy, ending the risk of unwanted dog pregnancies

Reduce the risk of diseases: pus-filled metritis, breast cancer...

Avoid attracting male dogs

Eliminates some bad odors on female dogs

Addresses female dogs becoming agitated during heat

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3. When is it appropriate to sterilize female dogs?

Answer to the question "When should a female dog be sterilized?" are: Healthy female dogs that are qualified for surgery will be best to undergo sterilization surgery between the ages of about 6-9 months. However, there is more certainty about the time of sterilization of female dogs. We recommend that you seek advice from a veterinarian. The veterinarian will review the dog's current physical condition. Only then will recommendations be made about the appropriate time for sterilization for your dog.

 

 

It is necessary to choose the right time to sterilize the female dog

Another note about when to sterilize female dogs is that it is best to do so before their first puberty cycle. A female dog's first heat cycle will usually occur around 6-7 months of age. Many veterinarians will wait until the female dog is close to "puberty" before deciding to sterilize her. Because only then will they be able to withstand the necessary amount of anesthetic.

 

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For dogs older than 6-9 months, sterilization will be more difficult. If you have missed the "golden time" to sterilize your female dog. Then next time you will have to calculate its estrus cycle before sterilization. Veterinarians do not recommend taking your dog for sterilization while it is still in heat. They will wait 2-3 months after the female dog's estrus cycle ends before performing sterilization surgery.

 

4. How much does it cost to sterilize a female dog?

The price for sterilization of female dogs will range from 500,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND. Price depends on the weight and age of the dog. Surgical sterilization of female dogs is very important. It's best to choose a large, quality facility and don't be greedy for cheap sterilization of your dog at less reputable places!

 

5. #9 things to note when sterilizing female dogs

Spaying a female dog is a major and important surgery. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the following issues to ensure your dog is healthy:

 

Only take the dog away from the vet when he has woken up from anesthesia (opens his eyes, raises his head, moves...)

When bringing your dog home, place them in a cool, quiet location with few people passing by so the dog can rest.

A few hours after sterilization, the female dog will have some symptoms such as staggering, walking crookedly, dull eyes, face not completely awake... These are completely normal symptoms because the anesthetic has not yet worn off. use. So you don't need to worry. After a few hours, your dog will wake up completely.

Do not feed/force your dog to eat immediately after sterilization.

Keep your dog's incision clean.

Do not let your dog lie on the ground, sand, or in damp and unsanitary places to avoid wound infection.

Observe and monitor your dog carefully during the first 24 hours after sterilization to promptly detect any unusual cases, such as: Continuous bleeding wounds, loose stitches, etc.

Take your dog to the vet for timely intervention if they have strange symptoms

Take your dog to the vet for post-operative injections as advised by the doctor.

 

Surgical sterilization for female dogs

6. Conclusion

So, Dog and Cat Blog has answered your question: When should female dogs be sterilized? Hopefully through this article you will understand the right time to sterilize your dog. Always take good care of them!

 

In addition, if you are interested in sterilization in cats, you can refer to the following article:

 

How much does it cost to neuter a male cat? Should a male cat be neutered?

Sterilizing female cats and extremely important notes for owners

How to stop cats from screaming?