Overseas sterilization already leaves ovaries

In the United States, vasectomy for male dogs and uterus-retaining surgery for female dogs are already available. These two new methods can reduce the number of organs to a certain extent. Various health issues and risks associated with removal surgery.
After hearing this news, my feeling is that male dog sterilization in the United States is actually not as good as the slow-release chip in Europe. Surgery that only removes the uterus can only solve unwanted births and part of the pyometra (note! Only part of it, not all!! Because bitches with all their organs removed and bitches with only the uterus still have abdominal effusion and pyometra). Possibility of pus! Because the remaining parts and remaining parts may still be infected!), but there are actually many hidden health risks.

The importance of the uterus to the dog’s body

The reason is that the uterus is so important! It is not only a pregnancy organ, but also a support organ for the abdominal viscera, bladder and rectum. It plays a role in maintaining the normal position of various organs in the pelvic cavity. In addition, it has more important endocrine and immune functions!
After hysterectomy, the endocrine system and immune system will be affected, and the preserved ovarian function is also greatly reduced! The latest research has found that in addition to providing 50%-70% of the blood supply to both ovaries to maintain ovarian function, the uterus itself also secretes many hormones such as: prostaglandins, prolactin, insulin growth factor, relaxin, epithelial growth factor, Endothelin, cytokines and enzymes participate in the endocrine function of female mammals and play an irreplaceable role. As a link in the systemic immune function loop, the uterus plays a certain role in maintaining systemic immune function.

Infection may persist after hysterectomy

If such an important organ is removed, will health not be affected? In addition, whether all organs are removed or only the uterus is removed and the ovaries are retained, it is an abdominal surgery. There is always a risk of infection, fluid accumulation, and pus accumulation in the abdominal cavity after surgery! There are many cats and dogs around me who died soon after being neutered, and a large number of them died of this abdominal infection. Several years after surgery, this risk of infection still exists and will continue until the end of life, so constant attention and prevention of infection are still needed

After all, life is an organic whole, and there are no redundant organs in the body. Dogs that have removed important endocrine organs such as uterus, ovaries or testicles cannot be healthier or live longer than dogs with intact organs!