What are the risks of neutering my dog with a collapsed trachea?

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Hi I'm just wondering what are the risks and how high are the risks in having my boy neutered he has a partially collapsed trachea and a curviture in the spine. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 3 years and 2 months old | 8 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Scamp is super cute! I think his risks are small. I do not think his spinal deformity increases his risk at all. The collapsing trachea is a mild risk. Canine neuters are quick procedures. Most Veterinary hospitals do a wonderful job monitoring while your pet is under anesthesia and in recovery. The pets are intubated, on oxygen and inhaled gas, have EKG, blood pressure and pulse oximetry hooked up. They are also on IV fluids. Due to his collapsing trachea the recovery period is the most important part for him. Risks for Scamp would be coughing and inflammation of his airway in recovery and I think this is small. Other causes for anesthetic and surgical complications are VERY rare and unpredictable (bleeding, cardiac or respiratory arrest, drug reactions, death, etc). I hope this helps and I wish Scamp the very best!

What are the risks of neutering my dog with a collapsed trachea?

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