Johnsons Veterinary Products Bitch Spray,X-Large

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There are several ways in which this can be given, but the most common is by an injection into the vein of the front leg. The effects of the most commonly used drugs are very fast, but don’t last for very long, so a tube is placed into the windpipe to allow anaesthetic gas and oxygen to be given. The anaesthetic gas allows the right level of anaesthesia to be maintained safely for as long as necessary. This is important, as there is an increasing trend to laparoscopic ( Figures 4 and 5), or ‘keyhole’ spaying, which most commonly involves ovariectomy. There are various advantages to laparoscopic spaying ( Corriveau et al, 2017; Nylund et al, 2017): perhaps most importantly the reduced need for post-operative resting and lead walking. In most cases, the bitch may exercise off the lead from 24–48 hours post surgery. The procedure seems to be less painful, also; possibly due to reduced traction on the ovarian ligament. In addition to the BVA's statement, other reputable organisations (e.g. the Kennel Club, RSPCA, Dog's Trust) strongly support spaying of bitches, but all suggest that the advantages and disadvantages should be weighed up in every individual case. There are few behavioural advantages of spaying (other than avoiding pseudopregnancy), but several often-stated medical advantages. Similarly, there are no published behavioural disadvantages of spaying, but several medical disadvantages. Let us consider these in turn. Advantages Stopping pseudopregnancy I know you have likely taken the earlier advice but just to be clear more for others reading this in the future than you necessarily

Unfortunately, despite a wealth of literature, there is little or no conclusive evidence for risks of, e.g. urinary incontinence, or for potential advantages, e.g. reduction of mammary tumours. Figure 3. The uterus and ovaries from a 2yo Springer Spaniel following routine ovariohysterectomy. Note the cyst on the left ovary: this was an incidental finding at surgery. It is important that clients are fully informed of potential risks/benefits of spaying, but without clear objective information it is difficult to do so. When the operation is finished, the gas anaesthetic is reduced and the bitch begins to wake up. She will be constantly monitored and the tube removed from her windpipe when she reaches the right level of wakefulness. RecoveryVarious pieces of equipment will then be connected up to monitor the anaesthetic. This is a skilled job which would usually be carried out by a qualified veterinary nurse. Apart from the operating table, the instruments and the anaesthetic machine, a lot of specialised equipment will be on “stand by” in case it is needed. Various studies have shown that spaying can increase the relative risk of various cancers, such as osteosarcoma, mast cell tumour, lymphosarcoma and haemangiosarcoma ( Hoffman et al, 2013; Howe, 2015), and also increases the risk of bone and joint disease such as cranial cruciate ligament rupture ( Wilke, et al, 2002; Torres de la Riva et al, 2013). However, it is important to bear in mind that these increases in risk are small, and amount to a few percent rise in the incidence of these diseases. It is also important to bear in mind that there are very likely breed-specific relative risks ( Torres de la Riva et al, 2013), and we cannot at present generalise on risks for all dog breeds. It is also worth noting that all of these findings are retrospective studies and cannot reliably demonstrate a causal link between spaying and risk of developing health problems. There is no way on Earth that bitch spray could ever in anyway ever be used to stop a dog the bitch lives with noticing that she is in season.

If this happens, she may be acting as if she is nursing pups and the operation at this time would cause such sudden changes in hormone levels that it would be unfair to her. Also if she was producing milk, the enlargement of the milk glands would make it more difficult for the spay wound to heal.Unfortunately, there is little agreement in the available literature on the optimum age for spaying. As mentioned above, the evidence for reduction in mammary tumours when spaying prepubertal bitches is scant, but there may be some merit in doing so ( Arlt et al, 2017). Similarly, the risks of post spay urinary incontinence are not fully known (Beauvais et al; 2002), although the general recommendation is to delay spaying until after 3–4 months in some breeds ( Howe, 2015), possibly later than 12 months in certain larger breeds ( Hart et al, 2016). Again, both of these studies were retrospective, and dealt with quite restricted populations of bitches, so the evidence is far from conclusive. It would make sense that bitches in rescue centres should be considered for juvenile spaying, as this reduces the risk of unwanted litters; it is less clear what advice to give private owners. The author currently advises his clients to consider juvenile spaying (3 months onwards) for bitches whose ultimate weight is likely to be <15 kg, and 6 months of age for those with an expected adult weight of >15 kg. Ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy? My own opinion is that most bitches should be spayed because of the health benefits. My boxer bitch Tilly was recently spayed. Deciding when to spay At the moment, it is difficult to recommend a universal policy on spaying. Any discussion with a client or owner must take into account the client's wishes and expectations, as well as the experiences and preferences of the practice. In general, the benefits of spaying outweigh the risks. KEY POINTS Spaying is a very common procedure in the UK ( Diesel et al, 2010) and confers very obvious advantages (reduction of unwanted litters, prevention of pseudopregnancy, cessation of oestrus and prevention of pyometra). Other advantages such as reduction in mammary tumours have yet to be conclusively proven. On the other hand, there may be an increased risk of certain tumours, orthopaedic diseases and obesity; possibly also of urinary incontinence. There is little consensus on the optimum timing of spaying: ultimately this may well be dependent on breed and other factors. However, the choice of whether to perform a full ovariohysterectomy, or an ovariectomy, appears to be amenable to personal preference and practice policy: there seems to be no difference in outcome between the two.

Shake the Johnson’s Bitch Spray can before use. Spray the can from about 30cm (12”). Apply a half-second spray to each side of the hind quarters, also under the hind legs and base of tail. Spray twice daily, particularly before exercise. Your bitch should be kept on a lead to avoid any undue risk. If possible, commence spraying two to three days before the Season starts and continue daily until several days after termination. It would also be helpful to spray around doors and gates of the house. Unless you want an unwanted pregnancy on your hands, take all measures necessary to protect your bitch.At most it could maybe have a use to allow a bitch to take a short walk on lead past a dogs house and maybe keep him from getting too excited. However, a systematic review of clinical papers by Beauvais et al in 2012 found only weak statistical evidence to suggest that spaying at any age increased the risk of urinary incontinence, and concluded that present evidence is not strong enough to provide any recommendation on the best age to perform spay to avoid incontinence, or even whether spaying causes urinary incontinence. Obesity

Keep treated animals away from fires and other sources of heat for at least 30 minutes following spraying and until coat is totally dry.

Urinary incontinence

Like humans, dogs are often a bit woozy as they come round, so she will be placed in a cage with soft warm bedding and kept under observation. Usually they will wake up uneventfully and then sleep it off for the rest of the day. After-care