The spay (OHE) is one of the most common surgeries in veterinary medicine. We, at AVDH, offer two types of spays: traditional and laparoscopic.
Laparoscopic Spays
Laparoscopic spays are performed with fiberoptic scopes 1/2 inch in diameter. The scope, which has a tiny camera attached, is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen. With the laparoscope, we are able to perform the surgery with magnified views of the organs, allowing for greater precision. The ovarian ligament is cauterized and the ovary is removed. Laparoscopic spays offer our patients reduced pain, minimal recovery time and less trauma than with traditional spays.
Ovariectomy (OHE or spay) procedures vary greatly between veterinary hospitals. Whether you choose a traditional or laparoscopic spay, this chart can be used to compare our spay versus those at other veterinary hospitals.
AVDH Other
Pre-anethetic blood testing YES _____
Pre-procedure sedatives YES _____
Multi modal pain relief YES _____
Gas anesthesia YES _____
Endotracheal tube placement YES _____
Anesthetic Monitoring Capabilities: YES _____
End Tidal co2 YES _____
Pulse Oximetry YES _____
Blood Pressure YES _____
Dedicated anesthetist YES _____
IV catheter and IV fluids YES _____
Patient monitoring until awake YES _____
Reasons to Spay Your Pet
Better Health: A pet that is spayed has no chance of developing uterine cancer and the risk of breast cancer and urinary infections is drastically reduced.
Easier Care: An unspayed female bleeds for about 10 straight days twice a year. This creates a mess on your carpet, furniture, car, basically anywhere your dog walks or lays.
No Accidental Pregnancies: Caring and finding home for puppies is a difficult process particularly when they are unplanned.
I have a 3 month old black lab puppy. I am interested in a lap spay. Can you tell me what the proper age would be to do so and the cost. Thanks. I am currently in Florida but will be traveling through Austin in early Spring and would like a lap spay instead of the traditional spay as I believe there is less pain to my dog.
Betsy,
When your puppy reaches 30lbs bring her to AVDH for her lap spay. The cost is $359.50 which includes Rimadyl for three days,Pre-anethetic blood testing, Pre-procedure sedatives,gas anestesia, Endotracheal tube placement, Pulse Oximetry, Blood Pressure monitoring, IV catheter and fluids. We will take good care of your puppy. We look forward to meeting her.
I’ve personally experienced a lap spay on a Labrador retriever puppy and it was not invasive and the dog went home the same day. Best choice in my opinion despite the price.
Marisa, we feel the same way. Recovery time is so short. When appropriate, lap spays are the way to go.