We have a conversation about that with you first, and we make sure that you feel that that time is right....
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Most of our surgeries are going to heal on their own....
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So the actual process itself shouldn't if they’re anesthetized, and pain management should be regulated well during that procedure....
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Well, that's one I actually hear quite a lot. There's really no health advantage to letting your dog have one litter....
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As your dog ages, they can lose some of their hearing, so you may notice that they don't respond as quickly to you. They may not come....
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There certainly can be. Just as with people, every anesthetic carries a risk....
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Yes. It is good to continue exercising regularly with your dog. Hopefully, your dog would have been conditioned to do that all alone....
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Let's talk about cancer. Testicular cancer in a male dog can't happen if he doesn't have testicles....
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Possibly. There could be a medical issue with your pet. It could be a urinary infection. They could have bladder stones. There could be anxiety....
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It is a possibility. Their metabolism can be affected once we remove those hormones....
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So, nutritional needs will change as they age. Caloric intake or how much food they consume may also change because they're less active....
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It really can help to decrease the overpopulation problem that we are dealing with....
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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Pain can be exhibited in multiple ways. We often think about our pets being vocal....
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Yes, we generally require fasting for surgery. Usually, that's after midnight....
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So all of our canine patients will go home with some written discharge instructions, and your veterinarian, or one of their assistants, will go ove...
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A spay is for a female dog, and a neuter is for a male dog. In a spay, we remove the ovaries and sometimes part of the uterus....
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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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At Waco, we make sure that you go home with specific instructions on what to do for your dog regarding medications, resting, keeping them away from...
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We hope to be able to control that pain....