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OSS

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by ETRaven, Dec 2, 2017.

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  1. ETRaven

    ETRaven Big Dog

    I posted this on PBC, so if you're a member there too, sorry for the redundancy.
    I have a question about OSS. I've been researching alternatives to an ovariohysterectomy and recently talked to my vet, after finding information on my own about OSS.
    My vet is pretty much against it. She rather me leave my bitch intact until maturity and have her traditionally spayed at about 3.
    She said that the concern with OSS is stump pyometria. She didn't come out and say that OSS increases the chances of uterine infection occurring, but she made it sound that way. (when OSS is done, apparently there is a uterine "stump" left, which can get infected. treatment is emergency ovariohysterectomy)
    Can anyone chime in on this for me? Any experience or knowledge about OSS and the possible increase in uterine stump infection?
     
    ETRaven, Dec 2, 2017
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  2. ETRaven

    ETRaven Big Dog

    For anyone interested..
    preliminary research on pyometra has found that about 25% of all intact bitches will develop this. Number decreases if the bitch has been bred.
    Still looking to see if percentage increases when a bitch has an OSS (ovary sparing spay) or tubal ligation.
     
    ETRaven, Dec 5, 2017
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