Complications with spaying and neutering are rare, but we do see them occasionally....
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The average recovery period is about one week before we lift restrictions and allow your dog to go back to its normal activity.
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A dog spay is an ovary hysterectomy and it's done under general anesthesia. At our hospital, we invite you to check in your dog in the morning....
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No, your dog will not stop running away because you neuter them....
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The length of the procedure depends on the doctor and their experience level, but generally, from the time of check-in to going home, it's around s...
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Depending on how long they've missed their boosters, we may or may not have to restart them....
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The variations include leptospirosis, which we consider a core vaccine here at Blue Oasis because we live in Middle Tennessee....
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Yes, there are some risks associated with dog vaccinations as it is a medical procedure....
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Yes, it is safe to give multiple dog vaccines at the same time....
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No, there is no association between immunizations or vaccinations and cancer in dogs....
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Your puppy needs to be vaccinated starting at six to eight weeks of age....
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Titer testing involves drawing blood and sending it to a lab to look for antibodies against specific diseases....
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It's safe to opt out of non-core vaccines, but it's dependent on the dog's lifestyle....
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We recommend seeing your dog at least once a year or every 12 months....
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Core vaccinations are those that all dogs should have during puppyhood and adulthood....
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Mitigating risks and side effects involves having a complete health exam on your cat, conducting pre-anesthetic blood work to check organ function,...
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After an anesthetic procedure, it's important not to let your cat go immediately back into their home, especially if there may be other pets or sma...
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Yes, senior dogs still do need to be immunized....
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Yes, it is possible that your cat could die from general anesthesia, although it's a very minor risk if all precautions are taken....
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Signs to watch for include profound lethargy, lack of interest in food, labored breathing, or coughing....