Umm what is spay?

Question

Ppl that answered the question I just made told me to spay her....what is spay? Don't call me dumb cuz I don't understand aaaaaaal that much english I livein PR where ppl speak spanish and I'vee never ever have heard that word!

Answer 1

No hay problema. La palabra es "spay" y significa que sacar todos organos embras, y no se puede tener perritos. Por un perro macho se dice "neuter".

Answer 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaying

[edit] Females (spaying)

In female animals, spaying involves abdominal surgery to remove the ovaries and uterus (ovariohysterectomy). It is commonly practiced on household pets such as cats and dogs as a method of birth control, but is rarely performed on livestock.

The surgery is usually performed through a ventral (belly) midline incision below the umbilicus (belly button). The incision size varies depending upon the surgeon and the size of the animal. The uterine horns are identified and the ovaries are found by following the horns to their ends.


Canine UterusThere is a ligament that attaches the ovaries to the kidneys which needs to be broken so the ovaries can be identified. The ovarian arteries are then ligated twice (tied-off) with absorbable suture material and then the arteries transected (cut). The uterine body (which is very short in litter bearing species) and related arteries are also tied off just in front of the cervix (leaving the cervix as a natural barrier). The entire uterus and ovaries are then removed. The abdomen is checked for bleeding and then closed with a 3 layer closure. The linea alba (muscle layer) and then the subcutaneous layer (fat under skin) are closed with absorbable suture material. The skin is then stapled, sutured, or glued closed.

See also oophorectomy and hysterectomy.

Answer 3

The medical name for a spay procedure is ovarian-hysterectomy...it is a common surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries of a dog aged 12 weeks or older (sometimes the surgery is done younger, but it is not recommended.) There are a lot of reasons to spay besides not wanting to have puppies. Dogs go into heat every 6-8 months, which can be really unpleasant. Spaying also reduces or even eliminates the risk for several types of deadly cancers. If your dog is not a registered pure-bred, there is NO EXCUSE to not spay your dog. There are too many unregistered/mixed breed dogs euthanized in shelters daily because of unwanted dogs/puppies. Spayed animals are less likely to roam, and less likely to have aggression issues. It is a very important part of being a pet owner to spay you pets....

Answer 4

A spay is a female sterilization surgery for a companion animal such as a cat or dog. It involves surgically removing the animals reproductive organs. In a cat, this involves removing the uterus and ovaries. It sounds drastic, but believe me, it is the most compassionate thing a pet owner can do. Besides eliminating the uncomfortable estrus cycles (going into heat) it reduces the chances of uterine and ovarian cancers as well as mammary tumors. But most importantly, it reduces the pet overpopulation problem. I too am Puerto Rican, and I have seen the growing feral cat population in San Juan (particularly Old San Juan). Many Puerto Rican pet owners mistakenly believe it is cruel to spay or neuter their pet, when the reality is that the reverse is true. Be a responsibley pet owner and have your furry family member spayed. You won't regret it. Buena suerte, y feliz navidad a tu y tu gatita!

Answer 5

it is realated to this word Neutering

Neutering
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Neutering, from the Latin neŭter (of neither type), is the removal of an animal's reproductive organ, either all of it or a considerably large part of it. It is the most drastic surgical procedure with sterilizing purposes. The process in males is also referred to as castration, or gelding; while the process in females is also called spaying.

Unlike in humans, neutering is the most common sterilizing method in animals. While many agree on the advantages of neutering as a method of birth control, the necessity and humanity of this method (as opposed to alternative methods of birth control) and the political agendas within the debate are a subject of some controversy.

Answer 6

that's never too previous using have them spayed and neutered. attempt calling a rescue team, cats or canines on your section. seem it up on line or on petfinder. come across a team on your section and ask them for an extremely low value spay / neuter answer. they often have various awareness accessible that they are extra beneficial than happy to furnish out to those that're prepared to take care of their pets. Your SPCA, excuse my jargon, could desire to be on crack. 6 months is the ideal time to do a spay neuter, wait lots longer and the adult males will start to advance their 'sacks' and initiate the urge to spray. attempt looking a rescue team, even ask at a close-by Petsmart or Petco in case you have one on your section, rescue communities often pass there on the weekends for adoptions. reliable success!

Answer 7

Spaying a female dog or cat is a surgical procedure where they remove the ovaries and uterus so the pet can't have babies. This also prevents many types of cancer especially if you do it before they reach sexual maturity (before 6 months).

Answer 8

A spay is when a veterinarian does surgery on a female dog to remove her uterus and ovaries, thus preventing her from becoming pregnant.

Answer 9

To spay a dog is to get a hysterectomy. Once this is done, the dog can't have babies. I hope that helps.

Answer 10

To spay an animal is to remove her uterus so she cannot have babies. Sterilize her. Birth control. I hope this helps...