Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. My research has revealed that OSS can cost anywhere from $250-$1,000, with the most common figures I’ve seen being in the $500-$800 range. According to Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a lack of dietary manganese can significantly affect the frequency of CCL injuries. Where we live, it’s very common to have dogs spayed and neutered. I am hopeful that her heat’s are light after her surgery because I will not be able to use her as my service dog if she has a full-blown heat for three weeks. It is hard to find a vet surgeon in Shanghai compared to the situation in the United States. If you're worried about malignant tumors, spay before 2.5 years. Thank you for your extensive analysis. I’m pretty confident I could be careful enough with her that she wouldn’t end up pregnant. One study found that the average rate of incontinence in female dogs with their ovaries removed was 20.1%. It’s manageable for us though and I assume it will go smoother as she gets older and I get more used to it. She's about to be 3. Among the many of the articles I reviewed, it seemed these terms were sometimes used interchangeably to reference back injuries in Dachshunds. While there may be many benefits of OSS, there are extra long-term care and costs that should be taken into consideration. If you spay her, her coat will become more abundant, and it will mat more, so you'll need to be really good about grooming her often. I know a breeder who had to feed one- third the amount of kibble after spaying. We did wait until they had had two heat cycles to allow them to finish growing into an adult. Learn how your comment data is processed. She's on Proin and it has pretty much fixed the issue completely but she'll have to take it likely for the rest of her life. 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)”. Likes Received: 1,476 However, some of the behaviors associated with the heat cycle can be annoying or troublesome and a dog who had OSS done still experiences those cycles. Copyright © 2020 You Did What With Your Weiner. One other point, the first week to ten days of the heat are a nonevent other than the discharge. This article is awesome Jessica! My research shows that it is certainly possible for a Dachshund to experience a CCL rupture, although it’s less common in this particular breed and small dogs in general. In the United States, spaying or neutering a dog has become standard practice to reduce pet overpopulation. I have 2 bitches spayed the conventional way who became old ladies overnight. If the vet only takes removes the ovaries, then they performed an ovariectomy. Her heat cycles are mild, and we would probably be ok leaving her intact, but we do travel quite a bit, both taking the dogs and leaving them with a pet sitter. Janet Member. Ovary Sparing Spays (OSS) and Vasectomies preserve hormone levels while still eliminating the risk of unwanted pregnancies. Ok, not r, This error message is only visible to WordPress admins, Up to 50% of spayed/neutered dogs are obese, environmental (home) and lifestyle modifications, Non-reproductive Effects of Spaying and Neutering on Behavior in Dogs, study at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Ovary Sparing Spay and Vasectomy Info Group on Facebook, A dog gets to keep their natural hormones, It may help prevent injuries to ligaments and joint structures such as CCL tears and disk herniations due to IVDD/IVDH, There is little or no behavior change (besides normal hormonal changes during heat cycles – see cons below), None of the behavior changes associated with traditional spay – becoming more aggressive, fearful, anxious, and be more difficult to train (see the behavioral changes section below), There is a significantly reduced risk of incontinence at a later age (spay incontinence), There is potentially less risks for bone cancer (I didn’t discuss this below because it primarily affects larger, male dogs but you can read about it, Effectively reduces the nuisance of bleeding during heats (although some discharge may still occur), Removes the risk of infection of the uterus (, An owner has the option to have a traditional spay performed later, There is a significantly decreased chance of becoming overweight (, A female still has heat cycle so experiences hormonal changes that affect behavior and attractiveness to males (ie. 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. Ovary Sparing Spay and Vasectomy Info Group has 16,371 members. It’s so huge, I’m not even going to make you scroll more by putting photos in it. However, a back injury from that is more rare than getting pregnant if humped with a uterus. See our pages on ovary-sparing spay and hormone-sparing male sterilization. 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. Perhaps that veterinarian will consult with you over the phone about it? It’s a tough decision all of the way around. To me, they key is being aware of the choice you are making (there are just as many risks of going with traditional spay in my opinion, just different) and being prepared for the necessary measures to manage those. An ovarian sparing spay requires a larger incision and takes a little more time and materials, meaning it costs a little more to perform. Many people are not comfortable with a dog who will cycle or possibly experience these other medical issues later in life. An ovary sparing spay is when one or both ovaries are left in the abdomen, near the kidneys, but the uterus and cervix are removed. I was unable to find your update. I’ve done a lot of research on this subject. I wanted to wait until she had gone through a couple of post OSS heats before I gave my final “verdict”. Thanks for your effort and collating all this info . That means that an owner will have incurred costs from the initial OSS procedure and of a traditional spay, effectively doubling the cost or more. The ovaries always come out with this surgery, and sometimes the uterus does as well, but this depends. So thorough! I have experienced no issues at all. Sometimes, especially near and during her head cycle, she can be downright hard to deal with. That study says, “Neutered dogs… showed many more fear-related behaviors. It was a lot of work and there is so much info. Ovary-Sparing Spay - Parsemus Foundation Ovary-sparing spay is a way to spay female dogs without the increased cancer risk and health impacts from hormone loss. These included: Once again, the younger the dog was when neutered, the greater these fear-related effects appear to be. The risk of a dog developing a mammary tumor is 0.5% if spayed before their first heat (approximately 6 months of age), 8% after their first heat, and 26% after their second heat. I'm very concerned of what the lack of hormones would do to her and her body. I’ve heard of some shelters, or low-cost spay/neuter clinics, charging well under $100 for the procedure. Prof. Michelle Kutzler DVM, who pioneered the Ovary-sparing Spay has set up an excellent education website for both owners and veterinarians, the site has a self-register list of veterinarians who stipulate which procedures they are trained to do. I know that they looked at labs and retrievers. Some background: She had her first heat at 11 months old, and she is just now begin to blow her puppy coat. Our vet strongly recommends them for under 5-pound dogs – and before the first heat. I wish your article had been around 2 years ago, but now having done the research on my own (mainly with the help of the Parsemus Foundation’s resources) I can provide an objective and honest “peer review” on it (as they call it in the medical professional) based on my own research and now personal experience. It reduces surgery risk and shortens the procedure time significantly. However, it appears to occur at a lower than average rate in Dachshunds who have had their ovaries removed. Because the uterus is removed, the female will not be able to become pregnant, even if a mating occurs. Thanks again! Thanks so much for chiming in. Continue reading below for more details about the pros and cons that I listed. 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. I’m very happy with my choice. Thank you for your article tho – it was wonderful! My boy, Kingsley, is the same age, and he's still intact. There must have been a very slight discharge because she had a different odor during that time but I didn’t visibly notice any discharge. There can be several negative consequences to a dog growing up from an early age without these hormones. She will have little to no bloody vaginal discharge during her heat cycles. 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. Why? We WILL pursue legal proceedings at your cost if the contract is breached. The surgical procedure referred to as a partial spay or ovary-sparing spay is simply called a hysterectomy because it only involves the removal of the uterus – the ovaries are left intact. I’m still in the state of observing her behavior during the heats and figuring out how to mitigate. Since you only have females I would leave Summit intact for now. Ovary-sparing spay requires complete removal of the uterus to the level of the cervix and is not quicker or less-invasive than OHE. I have been thinking about OSS for a while and your article was so so so helpful. I do know that some dog competitions are only for dogs that are not spayed or neutered. The reason the veterinarian gave me was that fully removing the Fallopian tube is a very delicate process (and time consuming, which equals a higher cost). We’ve been through four heats now and simply go on vacation with one of them for a week. Mammary tumors may be more common in Dachshunds than in other breeds. Very well written article. I cannot decide what to do!! Before you spay your Goldendoodle, your veterinarian should have a complete health checkup. For the past few decades, the most common way for an owner to make sure their furry females do not get pregnant is to remove her ovaries and uterus. Both of these things can increase the cost. If I ever HAD to spay her for medical reasons, I would first try to see if OSS were an option for her. How is ovary-sparing spay (OSS) performed? We’ve been through three heat cycles since then. She was not a vet we had seen before but I started to trust her because she talked with me for about an hour about all of my concerns and really seemed to know what she was doing. 2. WARNING: It’s Huge. At a certain point, I felt like I had researched the benefits, and negatives, of ovary sparing spay to death. IVDD can cause the spine to prematurely degenerate and become brittle. At Murrayville Animal Hospital, we provide a variety of services to care for your pet. Veterinarian Directory This directory is provided as a service to individuals seeking a veterinarian willing to perform procedures beyond surgical spay or neuter. It indeed sounds like you are trying to do the best by her. I have been able to find a vet within an hour of my home and cancelled the one six hours away. 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. Benefits of Ovary-Sparing Spay. Ovary-Sparing Spay. Sometimes it works out and sometimes not. Foundation News, Ovary-sparing Spay, Pet Health, Research Papers; October 21, 2018 Innovative Veterinary Care Journal publishes a review of research on the consequences of canine gonadectomy and of methods to sterilize dogs while preserving hormones for long-term health. Mammary tumors are just what they sound like – tumors that develop in the breasts of female dogs. If I get another Sam I will wait longer, probably 2 years or so. 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. After loosing our loved dachshund Daisy from IVDD, I began researching the rabbit hole of pet health, of which I found I was severely lacking in knowledge. I know it’s a choice I made though and part of me loves that she keeps me on my toes. I have made a decision to spay her next year before she turns 7 (which is equivalent to a human female menapause age). Caring for your spayed bitch (neutered bitch) after surgery Post-operative care for a neutered bitch. While there are certainly other factors involved, the effect of removing a female dog’s ovaries is very likely to have a negative impact on spinal health. They grow because of estrogen and, in either case, your dog will retain their natural hormones. Many people are not comfortable with a dog who will cycle or possibly experience these other medical issues later in life. One of the vets locally removes one ovary and the other one, does not remove any, so I’m not sure which route to go. Here is what stood out to me and what I think the pros and cons of OSS vs traditional spay are: Of course, the only way to make sure a dog never gets pregnant is through spay and I fully believe in doing that if there are not specific reasons for not doing it (breeding, sports competitions, etc.). Dachshunds, specifically, were found to have a spay incontinence rate of 11.1%. Looking for alternatives to traditional spay and neuter surgeries in companion animals? However, I’m not sure I would 100% trust a dog sitter (while dog daycares and commercial kennels don’t usually allow females in heat, private sitters/friends/family often do). I’ve committed to regular “breast exams” for Summit and annual ultrasounds when she gets older (I think the primary risk is after they are 6 years old – I’m planning to confirm with my vet). I’m scared of mammary tumors as she has her two that are closest to her uterus still swollen after the heat and I have an online appointment with a vet that does OSS who is 10 hrs away (closest to where we’re from) tomorrow to check what’s best for my baby but I have seen some great reviews of this vet as well as some really horrid ones, so I’m actually not even sure if I’d be able to follow their advice if it is to go ahead with OSS and take her there for this major operation. Ovary-Sparing Spay vs Traditional Spay Surgery. Much like the Ovary Sparing Spay, the ovaries are spared and can still produce estrogen and progesterone. It seems to fall on many deaf ears (especially the shelter where we got our Rat-Chi from). For example, she seems more energetic/agitated during her heat so I’ve figured out that I need to take her on more walks to manage that. Thanks! 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. An ovary sparing spay is when one or both ovaries are left in the abdomen, near the kidneys, but the uterus and cervix are removed. However, they still need to be medically addressed and cancerous tumors are commonly fatal. And as I read it I realized I follow both your accounts on IG and love your pups!! Thank you! A recent publication from U.C. Females: A hormone-sparing option that sterilizes a female dog involves conducting a hysterectomy (also called ovary-sparing spay or partial spay) by removing the uterus and leaving the ovaries intact. In regard to mammary tumors, she said that the study that cites a 26% chance of mammary tumors after the second heat is from the 70’s. Hello everyone, I have some questions related to spay/neuter contract. I know there are other dog sports where it doesn’t matter whether your dog is “fixed” or not. Hi Megan. When I mentioned OSS to our regular vet, that is what she thought I was talking about and she said she could do it. Leaving the hormones also means that a dog’s metabolism is faster, making it easier for Dachshunds to not become overweight, which is a huge factor in the severity and occurrence of IVDD back injuries, cancers, etc. Your article is substantially informative. She has had one heat cycle already and I guess will be having her second one in late Fall. Second, an OSS can be done earlier than a traditional spay since they still have all of their growth hormones correct? Just for fun... Dr. Karen Becker outlines the ovary-sparing spay procedure during her visit to Melbourne for MasterChops 2015. But I’ve never lived with a dog that has their hormones before. The ovary sparing spay procedure is a bit more time consuming to perform than a traditional spay and may require a longer incision. If you’re here, I’m guessing want ALL THE INFORMATION, easily, and could care less about generic pretty pictures. I was ok with that. I couldn’t be happier with my choice. My girl is intact. Summit only kept one ovary. This website may collect anonymous but general demographic information about you when you visit, click ads, or leave a comment. Your email address will not be published. Until this morning, I was not even aware of OSS. The ovaries will continue to provide the dog with medical and health benefits from the protective hormone estrogen. Those applying for membership will be asked to answer a few questions prior to being added - the faster you respond to the questions, the faster you can join the group! She started this blog in 2010 to share what she knows. My story isn't typical though and I'm not trying to scare you I promise, just my experience. Gretel is pretty predictable – I know what to expect from her every day. Only about half of mammary tumors are cancerous and surgery followed by chemotherapy is effective in some of the cases (but can be costly, especially if one doesn’t have pet insurance). In a previous study at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, it was shown that dogs spayed, either at the same time of their tumor removal or within two years prior to the tumor surgery, lived significantly longer than dogs that remained unspayed after their tumors were removed. She couldn't hold her bladder while sleeping starting at about 1 1/2 years old. She will have little to no bloody vaginal discharge during her heat cycles. Information And Services For The Spay Or Ovary Sparing Spay Of Dogs. The one exception is the survey review of IVDD in Dachshunds vs spay/neuter. Seems as if my choices are made for me due to lack of vets doing it around here. In other words, all of this could apply to your breed and dog size but there have been no exact studies on small dogs nor the breeds you mention. I thought I’d mention it, since not every vet knows what to check for. To remove the risk of a dog developing pyometra, the cervix and uterus must be removed carefully and completely. It seemed that waiting until a dog was older to spay, or opting for an Ovary Sparing Spay (OSS) might be a better way to go. She did have one ovary removed. I absolutely believe it’s important to carefully weigh the pros and cons and know the choice one is making between traditional spay and OSS when it comes to a dog’s potential behavior. Cost varies from $350 - $850 depending on size of pet. However, it is possible that a dog can experience negative side effects from these hormones and medications. 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. Spaying by removal of the ovaries only, also known as ovariectomy. May increase the risk of mammary cancer. The tumor aspect of your article scares me…as well as the idea of traveling to a vet I don’t know to perform the surgery, the closest being about 2 hours away. We have a consult on January 31 for the OSS. The ovary sparing spay is different from the regular spay procedure because the ovaries are retained and only the uterus and cervix are removed. She 100% believes, based on research and personal experience, that leaving the hormones allows a dog to maintain muscle/ligament tone and reduce injury. This gives you time to go home. After that, you kind of have to make your own judgement. That means always being vigilant when she is in heat and the restriction of some options always available to traditionally spayed dogs. I spayed my girl at 6 months as per my contract with my breeder. Although they can sometimes be hard to find, there are vets out there who perform tubal ligation, ovary sparing spay (basically a hysterectomy) and vasectomy. I actually had to explain the OSS procedure to my vet (shocking enough by itself), who then went on to say “I would rather deal with joint and arthritis issues than with cancer.”. When a dog experiences a CCL injury, they may become lame or not be able to walk using that leg. If you do OSS now, you can always do a traditional spay later. Tell me, Striving for more and better is good but don't for, Get in loser, we're going muddin' Good point about the healing quicker. A dog with no uterus and cervix can’t get pyometra since that is where the infection occurs. Again, you’re not wrong. - Page 1 Pedigree Database ← Back to Main; Search forums; 1; by Jenni78 on 19 November 2014 - 14:11 Over the years, this has been mentioned here and there so many times, I thought I'd post about my first actual procedure in case anyone is considering this for their females. The Ovary Sparing Spay and Vasectomy Info Group on Facebook. Lack of estrogen may cause the muscle used to control the exit of urine to become weak and release urine involuntarily. 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. So many lifestyle factors can affect the chance of getting cancer. At the very least, if the tumors are not cancerous, this surgery involves removing part or all of the breast tissue and the ovaries (to reduce the risk of re-occurrence). To get right to my point, I found this article that stated, the frequency of “Intervertebral Disc Disease increased in gonadectomized (spayed/neutered) dogs.”. Hysterectomy (ovary-sparing spay): Removal of uterus to prevent pregnancy and uterine infection (pyometra), but leaving ovaries and estrogen production intact. Because the hormones remain the procedure can be done earlier in life when the pup is at it’s most resilient. If one opts for OSS, they must be prepared to regularly monitor their dog (ideally, through ultrasound), have any suspicious lumps biopsied, and to have surgery performed if their dog gets mammary tumors. 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). Because the uterus is removed, the female will not be able to become pregnant, even if a mating occurs. 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