• Canine Laparoscopic Vasectomy involves bilateral removal and/or occlusion of a portion of the vas deferens, rendering the patient infertile by preventing sperm from being ejaculated during copulation. The quick procedure is technically like the surgery performed in men, with the exception that it is accomplished under general anesthesia in dogs utilizing laparoscopy.

  • Canine Laparoscopic Assisted Hysterectomy, also known as an ovary-sparing spay(OSS), is a surgical procedure that removes a dog's uterus but leaves the ovaries intact.

    It's an elective surgery that can help prevent a number of health issues, including:

    • Pregnancy,

    • Bone cancer,

    • Joint problems,

    • Obesity, and

    • Incontinence

Hormone-sparing procedures can help reduce the risk that your dog will suffer from some serious health problems. A study by Zink and colleagues reported that intact dogs and those sterilized with hormone-sparing procedures (vasectomy or hysterectomy) had reduced risk of general health problems and both problematic and nuisance behaviors as compared to spayed or neutered dogs. You must be willing to manage natural dog behavior and monitor your pet’s health annually after middle age.

Hormone-sparing sterilization is a surgical alternative to spaying or neutering dogs that leaves the hormone-producing organs intact while removing other parts of the reproductive tract. The Parsemus Foundation has provided leadership in this field. Their website includes excellent information including a flyer for a brief overview of hormone-sparing sterilization.

Hormone Sparing