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Keyhole spaying

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A few months ago I've met someone who just had her dog spayed. But the procedure was keyhole spaying.

I've searched up on it online and it seems a better option but I wonder what you all have done with your vizslas and what's the experience.
It's a bit more appealing since they don't cut through the whole stomach mustle and only remove the ovaries. The recovery is faster and they say it doesn't involve that much pain either for the dog. Still if something goes wrong they do the standard procedure by cutting the whole belly.

We still have plenty time with Elza. She already went through her first heat and probably will have another one if not 2 before we will spay her. At 10 months old she's not ready for it.

I'm just interested in the options and what you all know or think about it so when the time comes we will do the right thing.
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
True hotmischief, for some reason is still not widely available. I understand that the equipment is more expensive but with that the price too for this procedure. I don't mind to pay more if I know my girl will be in less pain and will recover faster.

I'm so pleased about the whippet! ;D The Adaptil truly is a great product. We still have half a bottle too. Haven't used it since our roadtrip to my family. I keep it for other stressful times if needed. :)
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
Oh that's interesting threefsh. I guess if you search enough you may find someone who does that.

I just want to know the pros and cos to keyhole spaying.
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
Thanks for chiming in.

It seems so far not many had their girl keyhole spayed. I'm glad LaVida you had a good experience but still shocked that your breeder suggested to have it done so early. :-\

Lunasmom, please let me know how your appointment went and what your vet said about spaying next week. Any info on this will help me make the right decision. :)
 
Discussion starter · #12 ·
I know what you mean SteelCityDozer, it annoyes me too when people randomly ask me if I'm going to breed Elza. Why? Just because she's a girl??? Not every dog should be bred and there's many reason for it.
I love my girl but I think breeding her would not bring any improvement to the Hungarian Vizsla stock. For that it's best to avoid any unwanted pregnancy by spaying her.
If this keyhole spaying is not as invasive as the commonly known one I will definitely chose it.
 
Discussion starter · #17 ·
Thanks for sharing your experience Petal! It reassured me that keyhole spaying is a better option.
I will use your shared website to find one around us, many thanks for that. :)