The pros and cons of neutering female Alaskan dogs:
The cons of neutering:
1. After neutering a female dog, it can reduce the risk of pyometra, breast The prevalence of reproductive diseases such as inflammation and breast cancer.
2. After female dogs are sterilized, the increase in stray dogs can be avoided. If the owner does not plan to breed the dog, it is best to have the dog neutered as soon as possible.
3. Neutering a female dog can prevent her from being irritable during the estrus period.
Disadvantages of sterilization:
1. Old female dogs are prone to enuresis.
2. Obesity can easily occur after sterilization surgery.
3. You need to bear certain surgical risks, mainly anesthesia risks.
Recommendations for sterilization in Alaska:
1. Pay attention to the appropriate examination before surgery. The purpose of conducting corresponding physical examinations for dogs is to ensure that they can undergo neutering surgery when they are absolutely healthy. Although neutering surgery is relatively mature at present and is not strictly a major surgery, good health is a very important first choice. , and if the dog is in estrus, the operation must be performed after the estrus is over.
2. Please note that no feeding is allowed before surgery. Do not feed or drink food to the dog 12 hours before the operation. Feeding will affect the anesthesia during the operation and may cause gastrointestinal motility to stop, flatulence or even more terrible consequences.
3. Please note that you can only drink water eight hours after surgery. If a dog drinks water soon after the sterilization operation, it may lead to the risk of intestinal torsion or obstruction, so the owner must remember to give the dog water 8 hours after the operation.