Yes. If the dog has any type of surgical procedure that causes pain, we always do pain medication....
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It is a good possibility. Many male dogs are out looking for a girlfriend....
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Yes. That would be a great idea if your pet needed that, and the softer the food, the better....
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So some of the best things that you can do at home are to have had your pre-surgical exam with your veterinarian so that you know what to anticipat...
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There are effects of hormones on personality. The main ones we're going to lose are testosterone on a male dog....
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Dogs that are not spayed or neutered will be under the influence of testosterone or estrogen depending on their sex. We were all 18 once....
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As far as spaying goes, that's not normally something we see in female dogs....
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I am a big proponent of exercise, so yes, I would encourage you to exercise them....
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In most of our surgeries, they will be intubated. There are certain minor procedures where they may only have IV anesthesia.
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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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I would recommend not doing that. Breeding animals can be complicated....
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Euthanasia is, in my opinion, making a kind decision love your dog enough to let them go—an end-of-life decision.
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You want to know what's safe for them and what's not safe. Do they have any restrictions?...
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Surgery is painful. We provide post-surgical pain relief for all dogs getting spayed or neutered....
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Yes, you should offer a more secure location for them to sleep and bedding....
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It can make them be healthier and have a far better quality of life....
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We recommended it. As you can imagine, they have major abdominal surgery for those spays....
What is the difference between a mature, senior, and geriatric dog? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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Great question. So the general definition is where the dog is in their life....
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No. Just in case that wasn't clear on tape, no. No. There's no evidence or proof that that is a positive thing....
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There are many health issues that we can prevent, and it's much better for your pets to prevent disease than it is to treat it when it happens....