Many pet owners consider spaying to be inhumane to their pets. But is it? Are all other methods that help avoid sexual desire so safe for animals?
So, the pet grew up, and he had quite adult desires. During this period, it is important for the owner to honestly answer to himself a few questions:
· Does he have time for the chores associated with mating his pet?
· If his pet is a female, is he ready to increase the “livestock”?
· Does he wish good for his animal and does he love him?
According to veterinary statistics, neutered cats and cats live several years longer, and dogs get sick several times less. Not all drugs that reduce sex drive in animals are safe. Many drugs cause irreparable harm to health - they destroy the liver, impair the functioning of the digestive system, negatively affect the cardiovascular system and even the mental state of the animal.
By limiting the freedom of a pet, owners suppress powerful instincts, and this harms its psyche. "Quarrels" begin, the animal shows disobedience, and very often the question arises of how to get rid of it. The result is that the cat or dog ends up on the street or in the kennel. And this is far from the worst option for parting. Moreover, careless owners and thoughts do not admit that it was their carelessness and irresponsibility that caused this.
Restriction in reproduction leads to the development of diseases of the genital organs in the animal, including an oncological nature. In females, they manifest themselves as hellish pains and profuse bleeding, and in males, inflammation of the prostate gland with all the ensuing consequences.
Only possible complications after surgery can become an argument against sterilization, but high qualification of the veterinarian and proper care after surgery will help to avoid these problems.
Sterilization is contraindicated in weak animals, those who have problems with the heart or other internal organs.
Many pets put on weight dramatically after spaying. To prevent this is the concern and task of the owners of the animal. Before deciding on an operation, it is necessary to insist on his complete medical examination and ask him to choose the right food for him. It is necessary to change the diet a couple of weeks before the operation, so that the animal's digestive system has time to rebuild, and the new menu in the difficult postoperative period does not come as a surprise to him.
If there is no possibility of preoperative preparation in the veterinary clinic, then you will have to prepare at home. The animal needs to be proglistogized, to drink for him general strengthening drugs, to accustom him to "new" food. The new food should not differ significantly from the usual one, otherwise the pet will stop eating normally and will weaken. It is enough to reduce the calorie content of dishes by 10%, and the portion size should be left the same. You can do it yourself, or you can buy special food for sterilized animals.
The optimal age for spaying dogs is 8 months, cats - 6 months. But if the animal is weak, then you can wait a couple of months. Many clinics recommend early sterilization, almost at 6-8 weeks. Experienced veterinarians do not recommend this practice.
One day before sterilization, stop feeding the animal. And for 3-4 hours you can not give water or other drink.
You need to buy a special postoperative bandage for the animal in advance.
After the operation, there is no need to wrap up the patient or rock him (many owners, in a fit of love, do just that). The animal needs absolute rest. He will choose a comfortable and comfortable position for himself.
A warm compress will help reduce the pain somewhat. The heating pad can be placed under the bedding. In no case should you use healing ointments and pain relieving creams! If the animal is behaving too restlessly, then it is necessary to see a doctor.
It is necessary to feed and water the animal after surgery strictly on the recommendation of the veterinarian. Only he will be able to determine after what time, with what food and with what drink, you can please your pet.
