Pet surgeries may be required for various conditions that dogs may acquire through disease or accidents, much like procedures required by humans.
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Types
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There are common types of surgeries that dogs may undergo, such as surgery for hip dysplasia, cataracts, turned stomachs and even animal altering. Many surgeries available to humans are also available to dogs as treatment options.
Altering
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Dogs are often altered at a young age through a surgical procedure called either spaying for females, or neutering for males. This procedure makes the pet sterile to help the common issue of canine overpopulation and is viewed as a responsible thing to do for your pet.
Pre-operation Recommendations
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The instructions for pet owners for their dogs to follow prior to surgery are often similar to those for humans, including limited or no food or water for a certain period prior to the procedure.
Post-operation Recommendations
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After surgery, an owner will want to limit his dog's activity, as well as ability to lick or scratch any wound or incision area. Often times an Elizabethan collar will be given to an owner so his dog will not have access to irritate the wound or incision.
Costs
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The veterinary costs associated with surgery can range from minor to unmanageable. Often, there are clinics and agencies that will offer alerting at a low cost due to its societal benefit.
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