It’s not recommended. Again, regarding the overpopulation problem, we don't really need more unwanted puppies....
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So there are different types of anesthesia (we have a video on that), whether sedation or general anesthesia....
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That would depend on the type of surgery done....
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When dogs come in for neuter surgery, they're prepared in a very aseptic way. We clip and clean everything to prepare them for surgery....
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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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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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So there is a little bit of variability with that, depending on the procedure that they've had....
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Part of any surgical procedure involves a pre-anesthetic veterinary appointment....
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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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Nutritional, yes. There are various senior dog foods that are on the market and for good reason....
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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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That's a great general question. So it depends on what type of surgery that is....
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Spays can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on the size and maturity of the dog....
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Spaying or neutering can help because sometimes testosterone and estrogen can affect marking....
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That's not an uncommon question....
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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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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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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....