I can see the physical differences in her vs Gretel and it’s not just because Gretel is 8 years older. She has had one heat cycle already and I guess will be having her second one in late Fall. However, although it was more than now, she never had a lot before her OSS. Hello everyone, I have some questions related to spay/neuter contract. It’s so huge, I’m not even going to make you scroll more by putting photos in it. Continue reading below for more details about the pros and cons that I listed. After the procedure, the female dog is sterile and bleeding is eliminated. Looking for alternatives to traditional spay and neuter surgeries in companion animals? The female will still have heat cycles and be attractive to male dogs. These results have been confirmed in another, more recent, large scale study. But seriously, you should read the whole thing (especially the part where I say what I decided to do and why) because there is so much important info to consider in your decision. The reason they say to wait for 1 year (for small dogs; 2 years for larger breeds) is so they can keep their grown hormones until they are done growing. I don’t see what you are gaining. To get right to my point, I found this article that stated, the frequency of “Intervertebral Disc Disease increased in gonadectomized (spayed/neutered) dogs.”. She should blow her coat twice a year, but she'll probably shed that much constantly instead. For me, when I looked at all the facts, and even the theoretical situations, the benefits far outweighed the risk involved with the OSS procedure. In my mind though, lack of data is not proof that this information doesn’t apply. At least dogs can’t hate you for the choice you made later. One study found that the average rate of incontinence in female dogs with their ovaries removed was 20.1%. Why You Should Spay and Neuter Your Cats & Dogs - Duration: 5:46. Thank you for all the details. The cost of having a female dog spayed using the traditional procedure can be significantly less. View our directory. That study says, “Neutered dogs… showed many more fear-related behaviors. It’s been about 3 months since Summit had her OSS and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I don’t seem to be able to find much information online whether there is much difference in having one ovary removed vs none. Thank you so much! These included: Once again, the younger the dog was when neutered, the greater these fear-related effects appear to be. Just stumbled across your article whilst trying to work out what to do with my 7 month old rescue: I am meant to have had her done last month (as per the agreement when I rescued her) I’ve not done it and won’t until she had had one heat at least. However, it is possible that a dog can experience negative side effects from these hormones and medications. In male dogs and cats, castration (surgical removal of both testes) and vasectomy (tying off the spermatic cord) are reported sterilization techniques. She has one that never went back down after her heat cycle and it will be check during her OSS surgery. A female dog that still has at least one ovary needs to be treated like she is still in-tact. I have been using Bach rescue remedy and Complete Calm vitamins and have seen major improvement but still reactive if approached directly especially on leash, she barks to scare. Thank you for doing all the research and sharing it with the world. Unlike in a regular ovariohysterectomy, it is vital that the entire uterus is removed with no remnant tissue. She's about to be 3. Holly, Sign up for free! I’m not convinced. I don’t totally disagree with you. According to the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, “Certain dog breeds are known to have a higher incidence of CrCLD (cranial cruciate ligament disease)… while others are less often affected (Greyhound, Dachshund, Basset Hound, and Old English Sheepdog)”. So that others don’t have to dig through all of the same information, I compiled the common, and what I think are the important, talking points into this article. Hi Megan. The Ovary Sparing Spay and Vasectomy Info Group on Facebook. She’s still young, and has mellowed with age, but she is moodier than Gretel. I have a red female border collie in Shanghai. I’d venture to say there are no down-sides to my decision. Am I required to spay or neuter my puppy? If I ever HAD to spay her for medical reasons, I would first try to see if OSS were an option for her. Personally, I have seen the muscle and tendon strength benefit well after that age in intact dogs but haven’t actually seen any that were spayed/neutered later (like at 2 or something) to compare to those. Current evidence indicates that, at least in large breed dogs, the health benefits of … Dealing with a dog that goes into a month-long heat cycle twice a year isn’t for everyone. Yet, her health benefits may be greater than with a complete spay. She will have little to no bloody vaginal discharge during her heat cycles. Also the still swollen nipples that could indicate she might be more prone? I've read that instead of spaying, which removes the entire ovaries and reproductive organs, there is an option to keep the ovaries, does anyone have experience with that procedure? In the United States, OHE still is the most common surgical sterilization method. It would also be highly advised to have pet health insurance if opting for OSS. Also, the regular bleeding is not something I want to deal with. also revealed increased incidence of IVDD in neutered [and spayed] Dachshunds. To me, there is no benefit to removing the ovaries and leaving the uterus. The reason for this is to allow adequate visualization and access to both the ovaries and the cervix (complete removal of the cervix is essential to prevention of pyometra). Given her cumulative 25 years of owning Dachshunds, studying the breed, and organizing an 800-member Dachshund club, she's considered a breed expert by many. You can prevent unplanned pregnancies by being vigilant. To me, ovary-sparing spay is a good option for helping to control pet overpopulation, and unplanned litters, while avoiding the negative effects associated with removing a dog’s ovaries and hormones. At least not in relation to her hormones and underlying personality. Unfortunately, scientists are finding that removing a female dog’s hormones may create as many, or more, behavioral problems as it was supposed to help. Another option is what is called an Ovary Sparing Spay (OSS), which involves removal of the uterus and cervix while leaving one or both ovaries. While all of my research to this point suggested an INCREASED risk of negative “effects” if a dog was traditionally spayed too early, in the case of mammary tumors, removal of the ovaries before 6 months of age significantly decreases the risk for tumor development. The first stop we recommend is the Parsemus Foundation. I may have dome Summit’s earlier since, like you said, it doesn’t mess with their hormones, but it took me this long to do all of the research and make a decision. According to Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a lack of dietary manganese can significantly affect the frequency of CCL injuries. Unfortunately, the vast majority of veterinarians are recommending and performing spay (ovariohysterectomy - the removal of the ovaries and uterus) rather than tubal ligation, hysterectomy (removal of the uterus alone - sometimes called ovary sparing spay) or leaving the dog intact. Seems as if my choices are made for me due to lack of vets doing it around here. This is a version of spay surgery in which only the uterus is removed. This is my favorite article regarding spay/neuter. http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/09/30/neutering-health-risks.aspx, Dr. Becker: The Truth About Spaying and Neutering. The mammary tumors are an issue whether you leave your dog intact or go for OSS. Because the uterus is removed, the female will not be able to become pregnant, even if a mating occurs. A recent publication from U.C. It is important to remove all the uterus to ensure that stump pyometra does not occur. As long as I can be confident that the veterinarian performing the OSS procedure will completely remove the uterus and cervix, the risk of a dog developing pyometra is very little to none. I am also not sure if this was a breed specific finding or not either. Press J to jump to the feed. Once you chop it all off, you can’t add any back. Both of these things can increase the cost. An ovary sparing spay is where one or both ovaries are left in the abdomen, near the kidneys, but the uterus and cervix are removed. Missing competitions is one of my concerns to leaving a female intact, although I know it wouldn’t be a huge problem since they only cycle twice a year. I’m in a complete conundrum myself as I have a fear reactive staffy cross who has had her first heat about 1,5 months ago. Her biggest advice against OSS was the warning that a dog with hormones does mean some lifestyle changes that could potentially impact our adventures. She 100% believes, based on research and personal experience, that leaving the hormones allows a dog to maintain muscle/ligament tone and reduce injury. Ovary-Sparing Spay vs Traditional Spay Surgery. Compromised disks are susceptible to Intervertebral Disk Herniation (IVDH) and can result in back injuries or paralysis. Good luck! However, it was found that obese pets may be more likely to develop CCL injuries (source) and, in my experience, it’s more common for a Dachshund to weigh more than they should than not. Two years on, our dog is still lean, mild tempered and exhibits the normal traits that one would expect from both rat terrier and chihuahua breeds (for better or worse LOL). I do have a few more things I’m curious about if you have some answers for me. I cannot decide what to do!! I guess I'll consult more vets to see when would be a more appropriate time and which procedure would be better. The female will still have heat cycles and be attractive to male dogs. The organs aren’t fully developed and he told me that the bleeding is reduced very significantly. I’m glad my article at least helped you further understand potential pros and cons. Ovary-sparing spay is a way to spay female dogs without the increased cancer risk and health impacts from hormone loss. It indeed sounds like you are trying to do the best by her. I’ve heard of some shelters, or low-cost spay/neuter clinics, charging well under $100 for the procedure. I have had small female pups with traditional spay and I found this SO much better. Summit only kept one ovary. For more information, please read our detailed privacy policy. Summit has only had one heat since surgery that I was able to tell. Heidi is approaching 5 months old, and I'm starting to think about her spay procedure. A female dog in heat will likely display all or many of these behaviors: There is no doubt that traditional spay, where the ovaries and hormones are removed, results in behavior changes. Discussion Starter • #1 • Nov 11, 2015. Also we often travel to rural US areas where it may be less common to neuter a dog. This video, though a bit long does a very good job at detailing the specific health issues and sometimes behavioral issues such as noise sensitivities that are linked to the imbalance in the hormonal system introduced due to desexing as done in traditional spaying and neutering procedures. How is ovary-sparing spay (OSS) performed? Why? To remove the risk of a dog developing pyometra, the cervix and uterus must be removed carefully and completely. Sometimes getting hormone therapy will fix the issue. My 3rd girl had OSS in July and is perfect. You basically summarized the exact same research and thought process I went through on my own two years ago when he got our Rat-Chi OSS spayed. Thank you so much for such an amazing write up and insightful information. Unfortunately, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding and ignorance about OSS, even among veterinarians themselves! Because the uterus is removed, the female will not be able to become pregnant, even if a mating occurs. The ovary sparing spay procedure is a bit more time consuming to perform than a traditional spay and may require a longer incision. Adult [intact] female dogs (9 to 12 years old) were most likely to get mammary tumors, followed by 5- to 8-year-old females. Both of these things can increase the cost. These factors include environmental pollution, chemical exposure, and being overweight (having a lot of fat on the body). Dogs will still experience heat cycles and participate in sexual contact with a male dog but can not get pregnant. Jessica, aka. Veterinarians debate impact of spay/neuter December 10, 2020 No Comments Recent publications by researchers at the University of California, Davis on the risks to dogs of joint disorders, cancers, and incontinence following spay or neuter. Also, most of the studies measured the negative effects if a spay was done “too early”, which was defined as anything done before 12-18 months (the lower range applies to smaller dogs since they develop faster than larger dogs) and especially before 6 months. An ovary sparing spay is where one or both ovaries are left in the abdomen, near the kidneys, but the uterus and cervix are removed. 1:39. So, like I do, I went into research mode and spent months learning about all of the details, benefits, and potential negative consequences. I would have assumed that meant her heats would be lighter (behavior) but we’ve been through two post OSS and she is still wild and crazy. A community dedicated to the wonderful Samoyed dogs. I know that they looked at labs and retrievers. I put the most stand-out points up front but included all of the important details. Current evidence indicates that, at least in large breed dogs, the health benefits of keeping the hormones may outweigh the health risks. It’s not that hard after all I do it with an intact male in the house! Post anything related to Samoyeds just please read the rules before posting! You did a great job laying out the pros and cons. That’s about 1 year for small dogs and Daisy is past that stage. But even then, I still managed to learn three invaluable pieces of advice beyond what I thought I already knew. I have already searched "ovary sparing spay" and "spay" on the forum, read all I could locate, and could only find information about a traditional spay or information about the ovaries being removed and leaving the uterus. All of those potential “gained” behaviors due to the removal of ovaries and hormones sound pretty undesirable to me. A dog with no ovaries can’t get pyometra. Scare tactics are indeed a problem, especially with ignorant (yes, ignorant) vets. Although I am cautious about where I take her during her head cycle, no dogs pay attention to her when we are out and about. Just wondering how Summit made out after her OSS surgery? I have 2 bitches spayed the conventional way who became old ladies overnight. So thorough! Hi Maggie. The ovary sparing spay is different from the regular spay procedure because the ovaries are retained and only the uterus and cervix are removed. Because the uterus is removed, the female will not be able to become pregnant, even if a mating occurs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If the vet only takes removes the ovaries, then they performed an ovariectomy. She has very minimal to zero discharge during her heats. There is a clear link between hormones – specifically, the lack of hormones in a female dog that has had their ovaries removed – and back issues in Dachshunds. Cost varies from $350 - $850 depending on size of pet. ), For females, early spaying (before the dog is one year of age) causes a considerably larger increase in aggression relative to later spaying [relative to male dogs]. Good luck Lloyd. What do you think about this or what have you heard about this? Due to veterinary medicine advances, a traditional spay is not the only choice you have anymore when it comes to making sure your dog can’t get pregnant. Many people are not comfortable with a dog who will cycle or possibly experience these other medical issues later in life. Blood work prior to the procedure, to check kidney and liver function, can add about $40. They maintain a list of vets who do alternative sterilization procedures, and vets are placed on the list by their own request. 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