Tell if a Female Dog has Been Spayed
Spaying a female dog is part of responsible pet ownership, and has been a proven practice that not only controls the unwanted pet population, but also the health and well-being of your female dog. If you have recently adopted a female dog and are unsure as to whether or not she has been spayed, a visual assessment can usually confirm the situation.
Instructions
1. Roll your dog over and rub her belly to make her feel comfortable. Sometimes dogs will find your efforts to poke around and examine them to be a bit of a nuisance, so lessening her anxiety will allow for a more thorough investigation.
2. Check her abdomen area and look for a scar that runs vertically down her stomach. Since spays are performed by removing the uterus and ovaries, this is the logical location. The scar can be found anywhere between the base of her teats, to just above the top of the genital area.
3. Shave her belly with an electric pet razor to remove hair that may inhibit the visibility of a spay scar. If your dog has an abundance of hair growth in the area that generally contains a spay scar, this method may make the scar more visible. But be careful while shaving because the skin in this area is very sensitive.
4. Rub your dog’s abdomen with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. If you are not sure that what you are seeing is a spay scar, gently rubbing the area with a cotton ball containing rubbing alcohol can make the scar more pronounced, confirming its existence.
5. Take your dog to the veterinarian for a definitive answer. Veterinarians can do a physical exam and an ultrasound to confirm whether your female dog has been spayed. In most cases, the ultrasound will be able to view the internal cavity of the abdomen area, which will show the missing uterus and ovaries.
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