To really have an impact on mammary tumor prevention, it needs to be done sooner, rather than later. I think after something like their third of fourth cycle, doing a full spay doesn't make much of a difference when it comes to mammary tumors.
A couple of things to consider with an OSS is that it takes longer for them to recover (it's a loooong incision) and that it usually costs a lot more than a regular spay. And that's if you can find a vet willing to do one.
Thank you so much for the information. I know that my vet has a surgeon that performed an OSS on his dog, so he would refer me to him. I will have to compare the prices and do the best that I can. Thanks again for the information on the mammary tumor prevention. That's good to know.
I was considering this when having Dax spayed. She was spayed after her 2nd heat. You will need to find a vet specialist to perform this procedure. When I spoke with this vet the cost was close to $800-$900 compared to a regular vet spay around $300. The cost was not a deciding factor for me. I choose a full spay because the leaving the uterus can lead to pyro, leaving one ovary or both would continue the bleeding, something I did not want to deal with.
Yikes! My vet seems to be one of the pricier ones in town, but even so, it's not even half that for a regular spay. Lily's surgery was only $85. Even if we had done blood work it would have been under $150. The price difference for different areas is amazing.
I don't see the point in it personally. It's much like a vasectomy in a male. The hormones are still there and that's what can lead to potential problems. At least with intact males when prostate problems or testicular cancer (for which the frequency is very low,) arise immediate solutions are available and not generally as life threatening. You can't really say the same for mammary tumors and ovarian cancer in bitches.
I made had an appointment with my vet today and we both decided that at least for Riley's situation, that a Laparoscopic Ovariectomy and a Preventative Laparoscopic Gastropexy is the best option.
I would look into that a little deeper. Ovariectomy still leaves the bitch at risk for pyo.
If you opt to go through the ovaryectomy familiarize yourself with GE signs and symptoms of pyo.
No. While I am unaware of the percentages of pyo if the hbterus is there he risk remains for the life time of the dog. This is why most vets prefer to leave at least a single ovary a remove the uterus and cervix.
The signs and symptoms would be something I have stuck to the side of my fridge!
My breeder mentioned that she has found that a decent number of bitches she has had or co-owned that she didn't breed for some reason or another ended up with pyometria eventually... not sure how scientific that is, but it is breed specific.
As long as ovaries are completely removed there is no concern or risk for pyometra if the uterus is left. No ovaries- no progesterone.
Could ovary tissue and remnants be left? Sure. Can’t say never. But you can say the same thing about a total spay ovariohysterectomy as well. A bitch that has had an ovariohysterectomy could develop stump pyometra if bits and pieces are left.
The reason why when they do an ovary sparing spay they remove the cervix in its entirety is to ensure there is absolutely zero uterine tissue left behind.
I’m going to have to reprimand my repro vet who serves on the on the Board of Directors for the Society for Theriogenology and who does OVE and OSS routinely. Misguided woman was the one that told me as long as ovaries were removed in entirety for a Ovariectomy there would be no risk of pyo if uterus left.
When OVE (ovariectomy) is correctly performed (all ovarian tissue removed) and in the absence of supplementation of exogenous progestagens, endometritis(CEH or pyometra) cannot occur. These studies strongly suggest that progesterone is an essential factor in the occurrence of CEH-endometritis-pyometra and that correctly performed, OVH or OVE will
prevent development CEH-pyometra in later life. OVE will not increase the chance for development of CEH-pyometra compared with OVH.
Zero uterine tissue or zero ovary tissue. Remove one or the other…it’s the same thing in the end. No pitcher or no catcher. Pyo risk is avoided
If the ovaries are left and only the uterus is removed (in absolute entirety) there is NO risk of pyo.
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