 Neutering - Laser or Regular?
#346338 - 10/06/2011 02:35 PM |
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I am gearing up to have Vigo neutered, probably around Christmas time or maybe Easter break. (I have done the research and I feel comfortable with this decision, so please no debate on to neuter or not...)
I will have to find a new vet to do the procedure due to the fact that my current vet requires the kennel cough vaccine, which I won't do, and also requires that dogs are left overnight (with no attendant) which I won't allow. Me thinks it is time for a new vet anyhow...
Vigo is umm...rather well-endowed...so we are not talking simple puppy neutering...he is also my first male ever so that is different too for me...
So I am wondering about the differences between laser and traditional surgery...anyone have any experience?
Thanks!
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#346340 - 10/06/2011 02:42 PM |
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I've never been directly involved in the laser surgery, so I can't weigh in on that.... but the old school neuter is a simple procedure. Even with 'aged' males. 
There is NO reason he'd need to stay overnight! All the clinic's I've ever worked for are very proactive with pain management, higher end clinics, and don't even require spays to stay overnight. What would the point be, in staying overnight with no supervision? Weird.
My suggestions for finding a quality clinic would be asking about the requirements- even though it is not necessary in a young, healthy dog like Vigo, I'd like to see pre-anesthetic panel done, as well as IV/Cath being MANDATORY in the surgery. Fluids are going to help him recovery quickly, and handle the anesthesia better. Also, pay the extra few $$ to take home some pain meds (tramadol) with you, just in case he is sore/tender!
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#346343 - 10/06/2011 02:57 PM |
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With laser surgery they claim, there is usually a smaller cut, bleeds less, and heals faster. I have not had laser surgery done on my dog (just traditional). But I did work for a vet that used laser surgery. When we did pups they were up and ready to play after the surgery (some older ones too). I would find a good vet that is willing and is good at doing laser surgrey before I had my dog done.
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#346344 - 10/06/2011 03:01 PM |
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Wouldn't the laser burn the flesh instead of just cut it? I think that's why there is less blood. I'd rather have a good clean cut - I would think it would heal faster. IMO normal bleeding is good where there is a cut. That good blood flow is going to heal those tissues quickly.
FWIW, I had Kipp neutered when he was 2 y/o. He was a bit quiet for a couple hours after I picked him up in the afternoon (it was done in the morning). Then he was pretty much back to normal. He got a long acting pain shot at the vets and that was it for pain management. I think I kept him to leash walks for 3-4 days and light activity for 2-3 more more after that.
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#346346 - 10/06/2011 03:07 PM |
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It was a pain in the ASS to keep Koenig quiet after he was neutered. (at 1 yr old)
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#346347 - 10/06/2011 03:08 PM |
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"Wouldn't the laser burn the flesh instead of just cut it?"
It caturizes (sp) the vessels and yes it does cut. If you youtube laser surgeries for dogs/pets some people go more in depth to what/how happens etc.
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#346348 - 10/06/2011 03:38 PM |
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My suggestions for finding a quality clinic would be asking about the requirements- even though it is not necessary in a young, healthy dog like Vigo, I'd like to see pre-anesthetic panel done, as well as IV/Cath being MANDATORY in the surgery. Fluids are going to help him recovery quickly, and handle the anesthesia better. Also, pay the extra few $$ to take home some pain meds (tramadol) with you, just in case he is sore/tender!
Thank you for this list. I am going to make an appt with a vet I went to a few years ago and see what she says. She was much more open than my current vet, but further away. I would feel comfortable with her, but she doesn't do the laser. Sounds like it isn't a deal breaker.
Thanks, Mara & Cassie as well!
I should do ok with keeping him calm...he is a working line GSD crossed with flat out lazy bum  I got out of work early today and came home to let him out of his crate all excited that he wouldn't have to be in there as long as usual. Think I interrupted his nap as he is now half asleep on the couch looking out the window...yep, a BUM!
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#346351 - 10/06/2011 04:10 PM |
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IM husband's opinion, he is a human surgeon, laser is sort of a marketing tool. A bigger cut actually leads to less bruising. Incisions heal side to side, not end to end, so the length of the cut is immaterial. Most trouble with castration comes from over-zealous prep, shaving and soap, pre-op, that leads to clipper burn and that awful "bikini line growing back" feeling which is the source of much licking .
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#346360 - 10/06/2011 07:12 PM |
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Thank you, Betty
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#346453 - 10/07/2011 03:50 PM |
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Hi!
We had our male dog lasered when he was about 1 yr. old. It was a 1-day procedure (no overnight stay) and you'd never know he was neutered by the way he acted when we brought him home. Ready to play & jump around. Had to keep him calm for a day or so, but other than that, no problem at all.
It's the COST that'll get ya. Very expensive.
I've had other dogs neutered the traditional way and I've never had any problem with that either. Maybe a little longer to recoup, but still a good procedure.
It just depends on what you prefer.
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