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5 Reasons to Bring Your Dog for Neutering at Thonglor Pet Hospital

For owners who already have as many dogs as they want, or don't plan on having more, neutering your dog is one of the first options vets recommend. Not only is it a permanent form of birth control, but it also helps reduce the risk of various hormone-related and reproductive system diseases.

So today, Thonglor Pet Hospital will walk you through the neutering process and how to prepare your dog beforehand, so you can feel confident and fully prepared. Let's take a look at what's involved.

Basic Neutering Methods

Generally speaking, the neutering procedure differs between male and female dogs. Here are the main methods:

Neutering in Female Dogs Can Be Divided Into 2 Methods:

Ovariectomy (OVE) -- This is the most commonly performed method, and can be combined with laparoscopic surgical techniques, which result in smaller incisions and shorter recovery times.

Ovariohysterectomy (OVH) -- In addition to preventing pregnancy, this method also helps prevent diseases that can occur in both organs -- the uterus and ovaries -- in a single procedure. However, this method requires a longer surgery and recovery time compared to removing the ovaries alone, so owners should consult with a veterinarian to determine the best treatment for their dog.

Neutering in Male Dogs Can Be Divided Into 3 Main Methods:

Castration (Neutering) -- This is the primary method most veterinarians use, and it's the most effective compared to other methods. It offers the highest contraceptive efficacy, while also reducing hormone levels, which in turn reduces unwanted behaviors in dogs.

Vasectomy -- This method involves removing the vas deferens from the testicles, without removing the testicles themselves. Because of this, hormone-related behaviors, such as territorial marking or aggression, will remain. Furthermore, after 2 months, there's still a chance the male dog can still reproduce. For this reason, this method isn't very popular.

Chemical Injection Neutering -- This method involves injecting a chemical substance into the testicles of dogs around 3-10 months old. It takes 1-2 months for the medication to take full effect before the dog can be allowed to mate with a female. Similar to the previous method, this method doesn't eliminate hormones, meaning unwanted behaviors in dogs will remain.

Regardless, before taking your dog in for neutering surgery, owners should consult with a veterinarian about which method best suits their needs, as well as get further information and the pros and cons of each option to help with the decision.

Preparing Your Dog Before Neutering

Neutering is a basic method of birth control, and it might sound simple -- just bring your dog to a clinic or animal hospital. However, there are a few things owners should keep in mind before the surgery, as outlined below.

1) Withhold Food and Water Before Neutering

During the neutering surgery, your dog will be given anesthesia so they don't feel anything while the veterinarian performs the procedure. So if there's food in the stomach or digestive tract, it could cause choking or aspiration into the respiratory tract. Owners should withhold food from their dog for 6-12 hours before the surgery. However, you should consult your veterinarian before withholding food, since some dogs have different health limitations.

2) Get a Health Checkup Before Neutering

Before deciding to bring your dog in for neutering, check that they meet the following health conditions, to ensure your dog's safety:

• The dog must be in good overall health, with no clearly visible symptoms of illness, and must not be pregnant.
• Female dogs should not be brought in for neutering while in heat, since this can cause excessive blood loss.
• The appropriate age for neutering is 4 months and older (depending on the size and breed of the dog).
• Dogs that have just given birth should be neutered 2 months or more after delivery.

However, at our Thonglor Pet Hospital, we perform a thorough health check on every pet before neutering surgery, so owners can feel confident that their dog will receive the best and safest possible care from our veterinarians.

Why Choose Thonglor Pet Hospital for Your Dog's Neutering

Besides properly preparing your dog, choosing a reliable animal hospital or clinic with the right equipment, a sterile operating room, and experienced veterinarians is just as important. Neutering surgery carries a risk of wound infection if the equipment used isn't clean enough, which could result in slower wound healing or serious surgical complications for your dog.

That's why at Thonglor Pet Hospital, we place great importance on cleanliness, safety, and other factors, so that both you and your beloved pet receive exactly what you need.

1) A Team of Experienced Veterinarians

Thonglor Pet Hospital places great importance on safety and quality of care both before and after surgery. During the neutering procedure, the hospital has veterinarians who specialize in different roles -- an anesthesiologist who monitors your pet throughout the surgery, and a surgeon who specializes in surgical procedures. This makes neutering at our hospital especially safe.

In addition, we place great importance on developing our medical staff, including providing scholarships for veterinarians through renowned universities around the world.

2) Laparoscopic Surgical Technique

Our hospital uses laparoscopic treatment, and this technique makes surgery and diagnosis by our veterinarians much more effective. It causes relatively little damage to surrounding tissue, results in a smaller incision that's easier to care for, and means your pet experiences less pain and recovers more quickly.

3) Post-Surgery Care (IPD)

After the neutering surgery, your pet will be closely monitored by our team of veterinarians and nurses to observe their condition. During this time, you'll receive updates on your pet's condition, along with accurate, internationally standardized information.

4) Genuine Care for Your Pet

We believe your pet isn't just an animal -- they're a member of your family. We're committed to delivering a great experience in caring for your pet and providing you with excellent service. Our team of veterinarians and nurses are all professionally trained and attentive to the details of each individual pet's specific needs, to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes.

5) Neutering Surgery at Thonglor Pet Hospital Is Highly Safe

Thonglor Pet Hospital has been in operation since 1994. Over the course of nearly 30 years, we have treated sick pets with genuine love and understanding, which has made our hospital's reputation widely known, and one of the first names that pet lovers think of. In addition, we have state-of-the-art treatment technology and specialize in the treatment of specific diseases, so owners can be confident that their pet will receive the best and safest possible treatment.

Trust Thonglor Pet Hospital With Your Dog's Neutering

We're ready to provide neutering services for dogs of all sizes and breeds, with a team of expert veterinarians, along with clean, sterile equipment and facilities of international quality, open to care for your dog 24 hours a day. Because we believe every illness deserves timely treatment, every problem your pet faces is our problem too. Trust us to care for your dog at Thonglor Pet Hospital.