Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Dogs
These instructional videos show the technique used at the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance to perform a surgical spay for female dogs. Included are step-by-step instructions in several different methods.
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Incision Placement
This video explains the differences in surgical spay incisions and what variables determine incision placement and length. You’ll learn how to best place an incision in both canine and feline patients and see the process demonstrated step by step.
Spay Hook Use
This instructional video shows how to use a spay hook to locate the uterus in a spay surgery. Also included are troubleshooting tips for its usage.
Canine Suspensory Ligament
Ovarian Cutaway & Ligature Placement
We’ll show you how to locate and identify the proper ligament and explain why this procedure is important in spay surgeries. Follow the video for several different options of techniques to identify and rupture the suspensory ligament.
Breaking the Broad Ligament
Learn why it’s necessary to break down the broad ligament in spay surgeries for both feline and canine patients. In this video, we demonstrate best practices step by step, and give tips for working with the broad ligament.
Gravid Uterine Artery Ligation
Watch to learn the proper way to perform a gravid uterine artery ligation. We’ll also provide handy troubleshooting tips.
Strangle Knot (Modified Miller's Knot)
Watch this instructional video to learn the strangle knot (also known as a modified Miller's knot), used during feline spay/neuter surgeries. Also included is advice on how to avoid common pitfalls during the procedure.
Closure
These instructional videos show the technique used at the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance to close surgical spay incisions for female dogs. Included are step-by-step instructions in several different methods.
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