how risky is it to get a dog spayed?

Question

i need some reassuring =] i love my baby [dog] soooo much

Answer 1

Currently, there are 3.5 deaths from spay surgery complications, out of every 1,000 spayed. Most of the fatalities are older dogs with liver/kidney issues or compromised immune systems.

I had a dog spayed last month, and the vet showed me the statistics. He said he had never lost a dog during or from spay surgery. ( and he has been a vet about 25 years))

Answer 2

Isn’t the surgery risky?
Although there is a small amount of risk with any surgery, only a very small percentage of dogs have any complications associated with the surgery. The vast majority of dogs tolerate the anesthetic and surgery very well and are back to normal within 1-2 days. We recommend performing a blood test prior to surgery to detect any internal problems, such as kidney or liver disease.

What is involved in the surgery?
For females, the surgery is called ovariohysterectomy. This means that the ovaries and uterus are removed through an incision in the belly. Males are castrated, meaning that their testicles are removed through a small incision in front of the scrotum.

The dog stays overnight in the hospital, then goes home with you the following day. You need to keep your dog quiet for several days after the surgery to prevent the incision from opening. You will also need to check the incision a few times daily. You will be given detailed instructions when your pet is discharged.

Here is a great article that considers the consequences of spaying or neutering at various ages.
http://www.caninesports.com/SpayNeuter.html

Answer 3

A lot less risky than not getting it done. You are risking the dog's health by not spaying it, there are many infections and diseases you will be saving it from. No operation that requires the dog to go under anasthetic is completely risk free, but the de-sexing operation is very simple, and a young dog has almost no risk of anything going wrong.

Answer 4

I dropped my 7 month old peke a poo off this morning at the vet to get spayed and got a call two hours that they had complications. I am very sad, and I am very angry! I don't understand why this happened, and my advice is to check your vet out before you turn your dog over. We have used this vet for many years and thought everything would be fine, and now I wish I would not have gotten it done. This dog was our precious baby and was loved very much! Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

It's a simple procedure that will ensure your dog's health and well being afterwards. It will save her from geting pyometra for example, which can be deadly. Every medical procedure has a small risk factor, but not doing it has a bigger one, that is why we practice medicine on people and animals too. Just make sure to watch her afterwards and make sure she wears a cone collar, because if she tears the stitches that can be very dangerous for her. And find a good vet.

Answer 6

First, talk with our vet he or she is the best source to your answers, Nowadays, spay/neutering is very safe as long as you have a reputable veterinarian and in the long run you save your dog from many problems that could arise later in life....

Answer 7

Any length canines, whether an Irish Wolfhound or a Shih Tzu would be fastened. i've got had various canines, and we've gotten all of them fastened. they have all been different sizes, and different breeds. basically factor is, you are able to no longer enable the canines lick that area after the surgical technique for particularly whilst it heals, they additionally are not meant to flow working around and taking part in too plenty, or leaping the two. it could tear open the stiches or despite. she would have the capacity to be completely fantastic.

Answer 8

About as risky as your dog bleeding to death from a toe trimming by your vet. Do it. Your pet will live longer.

Answer 9

It does have slight side effects but it's safer for your dog. Best to talk to your vet about this.