Spaying

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Surgical preparation

In preparation for surgery, the animal's abdominal fur is clipped, and the skin is scrubbed with povidone-iodine (i.e., Betadine®, a potent antiseptic) or chlorhexadine (an antiseptic commonly found in animal shampoo).

Anesthesia

Spaying is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the pet is unconscious while the surgery is performed. The animal is usually given an intravenous injection and then is intubated (a tube is inserted through the nose o...Read the full article