Canine Neutering and Epididymal Edema

Canine Neutering

It is likely that epididymal edema in dogs after neutering is caused by bacterial infection. In this case, an antibacterial agent should be applied to the wound site and the dog should be prevented from licking the wound. If there is no improvement after using medication, the dog should be taken to a pet hospital for examination and treatment. During treatment, the dog's wound should be kept clean, exercise should be reduced, and appropriate nutrition should be supplemented.

Principle of Neutering

The principle of dog neutering surgery differs according to the sex of the dog. The neutering surgery for male dogs mainly involves the removal of the testicles and epididymis, so male dogs will not produce sperm. The neutering surgery for female dogs mainly involves the removal of the uterus and ovaries to prevent pregnancy. After neutering, the risk of some reproductive system diseases in dogs can be reduced, and the lifespan of dogs can be prolonged.

Life Span after Neutering

To a certain extent, neutering can reduce the likelihood of dogs developing reproductive diseases and prolong their lifespan. Generally, the average lifespan of dogs after neutering is around 10-15 years. If owners want their dogs to live longer, they also need to pay attention to their breeding habits and regular checks, striving for early prevention, early detection, and early treatment.

Post-Neutering Care

After surgery, when the anesthesia has not completely worn off, do not feed or give water to the dog to avoid accidentally inhaling food into the lungs and causing aspiration pneumonia. During the wound healing period, clean the wound daily, prevent wound infection, and until the wound heals and the sutures are removed, use disinfectants such as iodine to clean the wound. After the surgical recovery, pay attention to diet. Excessive nutrition intake can easily lead to obesity and related diseases. You can feed the dog with neutering prescription food.