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Laparoscopic Spaying - Any Experience?

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Nugg · 04/08/2023 09:29

Hi

My 14 month old cocker spaniel is being spayed on Monday and I have opted for this, the cost is much more however the recovery is apparently much quicker, days rather than a few weeks.

I just wondered if anyone had any experience of this and any tips? Have ordered her a donut type collar rather than the cone of shame, and a suit as well.

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FletchingStraight · 04/08/2023 09:38

I opted for this with my 2nd girl last year, wasn't an option with my 1st. She's a very bouncy, always running girl so the thought of slow recovery just wasn't appealing. It is a quicker healing process but they've still undergone major surgery so although you can do short lead walks earlier it's is still a case of being quiet & on the lead for about 3 weeks I think.

I got the vet bodysuit but then put babygros with a tail hole cut out on mine so I could change & wash it every day.

rickandmorts · 04/08/2023 09:47

I'd never get a bitch done the traditional way now! Our big bouncy girl got done a few years ago and she was absolutely fine after surgery, didn't put a vest or cone on her. She just had two tiny puncture holes from memory and wasn't bothered about them.

rbe78 · 04/08/2023 10:06

I had a keyhole spay on my lurcher. THe vet said be gudided by the dog, but should be totally back to normal (normal walks, runs etc) within three days. In reality, she was fine within about 36 hours, went on a decent on-lead walk the evening of the day after the surgery, and totally back to normal the day after that.

She is quite big though (29kg) - a little Jack Russel I know had to be kept quieter for longer, as apparently complications are more likely in smaller dogs.

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Nugg · 04/08/2023 10:16

Thank you all! Mine is quite a little one at 11.5kg, but although very calm and easy generally, she is like a loony out on walks and in the garden, hence hoping for an easier faster recovery - sounds like a good decision made and I appreciate your responses 🙂💐

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LoonyLois · 04/08/2023 10:20

Only trouble is that only the ovaries are removed. So although you don’t get seasons, there is still the possibility of uterine cancer as it’s left behind.

Personally I wouldn’t go there, if you’re putting them through surgery I’d want all risks eliminated

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Nugg · 04/08/2023 10:33

LoonyLois · 04/08/2023 10:20

Only trouble is that only the ovaries are removed. So although you don’t get seasons, there is still the possibility of uterine cancer as it’s left behind.

Personally I wouldn’t go there, if you’re putting them through surgery I’d want all risks eliminated

I have read up on this a lot as this was my concern initially and its not true. As any form of womb disease or infection is mainly caused by oestrogen and with the removal of the oestrogen producing ovaries, this leaves a very very small risk.

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FletchingStraight · 04/08/2023 10:36

I'm sure in a standard spay both ovaries & uterus are removed

FletchingStraight · 04/08/2023 10:37

Oh sorry @LoonyLois I've just reread your post & see what you were saying- haven't had coffee yet!

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