Female dogs are prepared in the same way that I described it for a neuter; it’s a very aseptic technique, making sure everything's clipped and clea...
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Maybe a male dog who is becoming territorial. So the answer to that question could possibly be yes....
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Beforehand we've probably communicated with you as far as the general procedure, what to expect, and when we will follow up with you to let you kno...
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Surgery is painful. We provide post-surgical pain relief for all dogs getting spayed or neutered....
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Palliative care is more trying to keep your pet comfortable while still trying to treat your pet, and hospice, in general, is thought of as more ke...
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Most of our surgeries are going to heal on their own....
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A lot depends on what your senior dog is exhibiting. If they're fairly healthy and they're running around, still playing, great....
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It can vary, but generally you're looking at anywhere from around five to seven days of them having to be rested and calm.
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One important thing would be regular well checks, regular preventative care by keeping them on appropriate heartworm prevention, keeping the approp...
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Some misconceptions you may hear, especially with neutering is, "Hey, we're taking away his masculinity." That's not true at all....
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Yes, certainly the accommodations we were talking about to the environment—make it brighter, make it less slippery, and make fewer steps....
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That's not an uncommon question....
What questions should I ask my veterinarian about my dog’s surgery? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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One important question would be thinking about the care afterward, which we've talked a lot about....
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That's a very common one. Most dogs gain weight because they hit that midlife stage at the same age that they are getting spayed or castrated....
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It is a good possibility. Many male dogs are out looking for a girlfriend....
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The clients that I interact with are the best judge of their pet's quality of life because they're with them every day....
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Yes, we generally require fasting for surgery. Usually, that's after midnight....
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Sure. We generally call mature dogs adult dogs....
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As far as spaying goes, that's not normally something we see in female dogs....
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Yes. That would be a great idea if your pet needed that, and the softer the food, the better....