The objective of this study was to compare the effects of postoperative pain following ovariohysterectomy via harmonic scalpel assisted laparoscopy (HALO) and traditional ovariohysterectomy (OVH) in dogs. The study was designed as a randomized, blinded, prospective study. Sixteen, purpose-bred, intact female, Beagle dogs were used to complete the study. Dogs were placed into two groups. Group 1...

OBJECTIVE To identify behavioral alterations in client-owned cats recovering at home following elective ovariohysterectomy or castration and determine owner perceptions regarding severity of postoperative pain. DESIGN Cohort study. Animals-145 cats undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy (n = 80) or castration (65) at 4 veterinary clinics in Finland. PROCEDURES Owners were asked to complete ...

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of ovariohysterectomy on vocalization during territorial aggression of German Shepherd dogs. Sixteen clinically healthy dogs of 5 to 10 months old were assigned randomly to one of two groups: ovariohysterectomy or control. Their behaviors and vocalizations induced by the approach of a strange with a strange dog were recorded using digital cam...

conclusions it is concluded that dietary supplementation of l-carnitine has no effect on serum levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in cats following ovariohysterectomy. long-term study is recommended. background the benefits of the addition of l-carnitine to the diet of cats to control weight gain after the removal of their ovaries have been highlighted recently. it is also used i...

Urinary incontinence occurs with alarming frequency in dogs, particularly in spayed females. Retrospective studies have reported that the incidence of urinary incontinence in dogs following ovariohysterectomy ranges from 13.6% to 20.1%. The significance of urinary incontinence in an indoor pet cannot be underestimated, as the problem can often lead to euthanasia due to repeated house soiling. T...

Ovariohysterectomy is a surgical procedure widely employed in practice by vets. It is indicated in cases of pyometra, uterine tumours, or other pathologies. This procedure should only be undertaken if the bitch is in a fit state to withstand general anaesthesia. However, the procedure is contradicated if the bitch presents a generalised condition with hypothermia, dehydration, and mydriasis. Ov...

the aim of this study was to determine whether anesthesia consisting of sedation induced by intramuscular administration of xylazine-diazepam and lumbosacral analgesia induced by epidural administration of lidocaine and xylazine is satisfactory for castration and ovariohysterectomy in cats. six adult (3 male and 3 female, 2.5 ± 0.5 years of age) cats (mean body weight ± sd, 2.2 ± 0.44 kg) were ...

Ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS) is the presence of functional ovarian tissue with signs of estrus after ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy. Signs of estrus may occur weeks to many years after surgery and include lordosis, vocalizing, rolling on the ground and receptivity to intact males.1 The cause of ORS is failure to remove all or part of an ovary at surgery, or revascularization of ovarian tis...

Views: Commentary 1409 E sterilization of female dogs and cats is one of the most common procedures performed in veterinary practice and is considered by private veterinary practitioners as one of the most important skills required of new graduates. Potential benefits of sterilization include population control, prevention of diseases of the reproductive tract, and elimination of undesirable be...