We adopted a JRT already 3 yrs. old. They gave us everything for her period and said she just finished her last cycle. When going through her medical records I noticed a procedure done when she was 2. Ovariohysterectomy is what was listed. Any information would help.
2007-05-17 12:17:01 · 13 answers · asked by mike n bianca o 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A spay IS a complete ovariohysterectomy! If the rescue told you she just finished a heat cycle AND gave you supplies for the next heat then she is NOT spayed!!!
NOTE: Ovariohysterectomy: An ovariohysterectomy (OHE) or spay is the complete removal of the female reproductive tract. The ovaries, oviducts, uterine horns, and the uterus are removed. Not only does this procedure prevent the animal from becoming pregnant, it also eliminates the twice-yearly heat cycles. The surgery removes the source of production of such hormones as estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are responsible for stimulating and controlling heat cycles and play a major role during pregnancy. But they also have other effects on the body and some of them are potentially harmful.
2007-05-17 12:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Dogs don't have periods, they go into heat. The ovariohysterectomy is a spay. If she is spayed she will have no heats and cannot have puppies.
She either had the ovariohysterectomy, or she will go into heat, but she cannot do both. That is impossible.
2007-05-17 19:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an ovariohysterectomy is when they remove the ovaries and the uterus. she can't have puppies after that's done. but if she still goes into heat u need to talk to the vet cause they screwed up
2007-05-17 19:32:56 · answer #3 · answered by grngrl79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog needs BOTH ovaries and uterus to go in heat & have a period - So something is rotten in the state of Denmark. If she actually cycles assume she can get pregnant! Nothing says the medical records actually apply to the dog you have....
2007-05-17 20:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ovariohysterectomy (OVH) is a spay. If she's still having heat cycles you better have her checked out. Sounds like she was done at a cheapy clinic that didn't remove all her parts, if you know what I mean. This means she's still at risk of pregnancy and pyometra (dangerous uterine infection).
2007-05-17 19:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by JeN 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like just the ovaries were removed, meaning she will still have her 'heat' cycles, but will not produce eggs. She will not be able to have puppies, and you should think about researching this a little more to see if they were removed for medical reasons or just because. I can't understand why she wasn't spayed... Hmm...
2007-05-17 19:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by kritter0101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is, ! She will no longer be able to have puppies (which is great) But also she will not get PYOMETRA an iffected uterus, which is a risk when you dont get your dog spayed.
As for the records not likely that she has been spayed and has a period, in fact its technically impossible!
2007-05-17 19:25:37 · answer #7 · answered by teezy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it means that she is spayed...I would take your medical records to your vet and consult them about it...If she is spayed she should no longer be going into heat...
Whether or not she can still become pregnant, you can't be sure until you talk to your vet...Like I said if she's been spayed she should no longer be going into heat at all...
2007-05-17 19:22:31 · answer #8 · answered by Jamie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ovario is ovaries, hysto is uterus and ectomy means removed. So both ovaries and uterus are removed. That is a spay. Dogs will not go through a heat cycle with this done, so if she had her heat cycle, she is not spayed and this should be done.
2007-05-17 19:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by Shanna 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No puppies
No heat cycle
2007-05-17 19:20:47 · answer #10 · answered by rreddr1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋