Is there an alternative to spaying?

Rastetter offers ovary sparing spay as an alternative to traditional spaying. During this surgery, the veterinarian removes the uterus and cervix, while leaving one or both of the ovaries intact. After the surgery, one ovary still produces hormones. The alternative choice to neutering is a vasectomy.

What are the options for spaying a female dog?

For female dogs, some U.S. vets are replacing the standard spay surgery—the ovariohysterectomy, or OVA, which removes both the ovaries and the uterus—with an ovaries-only procedure called ovarioectomy (OVE), which has been used for many years in Europe.

What are the alternatives to spaying a dog?

Male Dog Neutering Options

• Complete Castration. This is the typical procedure for more than 99% of U.S. dogs.
• Chemical Neutering. Yes, it’s entirely possible to partially neuter a dog using drugs.
• Vasectomy.
• Ovariohysterectomy (typical U.S. “spay”)
• Ovariectomy (typical European “spay”):
• Tubal Ligation.
• Ovary-sparing Spay.

Where can I find low cost spay / neuter options?

1 $40 cat spay/neuter 2 $75 dog spay/neuter under 60 lbs 3 $85 dog neuter over 60 lbs 4 $125 dog spay over 60 lbs 5 $85 rabbit spay/neuter

Which is the best way to spay a dog?

However, this isn’t your only option, there are actually a few different methods for spaying a dog. The ovariectomy is just one of these, and is where just the ovaries and part of the fallopian tubes are removed.

What’s the difference between a spay and a neuter?

What’s the Difference Between Spaying and Neutering? Spaying a dog refers to the removal of a female dog’s reproductive organs, while neutering refers to the procedure that’s done for males. When a female dog is spayed, the vet removes her ovaries and usually her uterus as well.

When is the best time to spay or neuter your dog?

When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Dog? The traditional age for spaying or neutering a dog is between 4 and 6 months, although a spay clinic or shelter may safely spay or neuter dogs as young as 2 months old, says Brown. However, “each individual owner should discuss their specific circumstances with their personal vets,” recommends Brown.