We usually send it home....
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We make an incision into the abdomen and remove the ovaries, all of the uterus down to the cervix, and then close back up the abdomen....
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A neuter is a quick procedure, especially since you don't go into the abdomen unless you have to find a testicle that doesn't come down....
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Sometimes they can. When you take away the hormones, their metabolism slows a little....
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Neuters are a little bit less invasive....
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Yes....
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I think the biggest misconception is the expectations around what happens after....
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No, it shouldn't. Things you might see would be a decrease in hormonal behaviors....
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It is surgery, and it is an incision, so there can be a little bit of discomfort....
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It can. Intact male dogs, especially. Their hormones can make them want to mark their territory....
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It can....
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No, they do not....
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A lot goes into breeding that I don't know that everyone understands. It's not just about having puppies. It's also about having healthy puppies....
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We’ll check the teeth every time you come in, as we do that as part of the physical exam....
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We are looking for a baseline, so we are looking for things to compare to later....
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Some are public health concerns. Rabies. I know that your cat is only going to get rabies by being exposed to a rabid animal....
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If there's a disease process going on, the doctor will recommend seeing your pet again....