Here, let me tell you a simple definition of sterilization: sterilization is the surgical removal of a pet's reproductive organs by a veterinarian. For male dogs and cats, sterilization should be accurately called castration, which is the removal of the testicles by surgery. For female dogs and cats, sterilization is the complete removal of the uterus and ovaries.

The number one benefit of sterilization: Controlling the number of stray animals, There are many unplanned pregnancies, and when the owner cannot house these pets, it is easy to become a stray animal.

Second major benefit of sterilization: Reduces aggression in animals. Sterilization can reduce animal aggression. But sterilization is not recommended purely to change animal behavior, as surgery is not a substitute for behavior training.

The third benefit of sterilization: Prevents animals from getting lost, especially males. For female animals, there is no need to worry about bleeding everywhere during menstruation.

The fourth benefit of sterilization: The most important point is health issues. Sterilization can effectively reduce or avoid the probability of some diseases.

Pyometra: According to statistics, unneutered dogs and cats have a 25% chance of suffering from pyometra, and female animals over three years of age have a high incidence .

Mammary tumors: It is the most common disease in elderly dogs and cats, and canine mammary tumors account for 42% of the total canine tumors. And the malignancy rate is as high as 50%, and at least 80% of cat mammary tumors are malignant. Unneutered dogs have a 51% chance of developing one of these diseases, both of which require surgery, but the risks and costs are multiplied compared to neutering.

Prostate problems: For uncastrated male dogs, 100% of male dogs will find signs of hyperplasia with age, most of which are benign and asymptomatic. However, with the enlargement of the prostate, it will compress the rectum and cause difficulty in defecation and tenesmus. even prostate cancer.

[1] It is more suitable to sterilize animals over 6 months of age.

[2] Sterilization should be avoided during estrus, because the uterus becomes more fragile, blood vessels increase and thicken during estrus, and sterilization at this time increases the risk of surgery.

[3] It is best to make an appointment the day before the operation, so as not to wait too much time due to too many people and pets after you enter the pet hospital, and cause unnecessary stress to your pets .

【4】Before the operation, generally fasting for 6-8 hours and water for 2 hours. In order to prevent vomiting during the operation, avoid excessive abdominal pressure and increase the unnecessary difficulty of the operation.

[5] It is best to prepare a box or cage with sufficient space. Generally, even if the pet is fully awake after the operation, he cannot walk down the ground in person, and there is sufficient space to ensure that the pet has enough resting place.

[6] After entering the pet hospital, under normal circumstances, the doctor will recommend some examinations for the pet. It is very necessary to do a blood routine check, from the blood white blood cells, red blood cells, lymphocytes to measure the overall health of the pet. A full set of biochemical examinations is also necessary to check the physical condition of the animals before anesthesia to reduce the risk of surgery.

Choice of anesthetics:

Domestic anesthetics have been eliminated in most hospitals due to unsatisfactory safety and anesthetic effects. At present, imported anesthetics and respiratory anesthesia are mainly used for intramuscular injection.

Imported anesthetics are generally mainly injected intramuscularly, and are currently widely used in sterilization operations in underdeveloped areas.

Respiratory anesthesia has high safety and good anesthesia effect, and can monitor the physical condition of animals in real time. However, the disadvantages are that the equipment is expensive, there are many anesthesia steps, it requires an anesthesiologist to monitor the whole process, and requires a high level of veterinary technology. As for the final choice of anesthesia method, it depends on the pet's specific health condition and the doctor's advice.

[1] Food and water should be fasted for 6-8 hours after surgery. In the case of not fully awake, the trachea and other parts are in a state of paralysis, and it is necessary to avoid liquid choking into the trachea and cause life-threatening. Liquid foods, such as nutritional creams and canned food, can be given when fully awake.

【2】Keep warm. The body temperature will be slightly lower for a period of time after surgery.

【3 】If your pet suffers from abnormal pain, you can also ask the doctor to inject painkillers for it.

【4】Restrict the pet's vigorous exercise for one week after the operation to avoid the wound dehiscence caused by the vigorous exercise. Also try to avoid going out.

[5] The sutures are usually removed 7-10 days after the operation.

[6] Try to keep the wound as dry as possible, and disinfect the wound every day. Postoperative anti-inflammatory drugs for pets are generally used.

[7] Wear an Elizabethan ring to your pet after surgery until the stitches are removed. This is a very important point in nursing. During the wound healing process, pets will have the habit of licking their own wounds, resulting in disconnection of sutures and wound infection.