What Does Neutering Do To An Animal?

Surgical sterilization Orchiectomy, or the typical “neuter”: the testes are removed from a male dog or cat. This makes him unable to reproduce and reduces or eliminates male breeding behaviors . Is neutering good for pets? Neutering male pets eliminates their risk of testicular cancer and eliminates the possibility of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia which … Read more

Why Do You Spay A Cat’s Flank?

When performing a flank spay, we access the ovaries through a small incision on the side of her abdomen, away from delicate mammary tissue. This allows an active nursing cat mother to continue providing nutrition to her kittens, while healing from this important surgery. Is a flank spay better? There is no clear evidence that … Read more

Can Male Dogs Be Neutered Laparoscopically?

The surgical neutering of male dogs that have a retained abdominal testicle (called a cryptorchid) is often covered by pet insurance, and this too may be performed by laparoscopic surgery for dogs. Is neutering done laparoscopically? keyhole surgery, otherwise known as laparoscopic surgery, is a form of minimally invasive surgery It is considered by many … Read more