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Canine spay.
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Ovario-hysterectomy, commonly called a spay, in the dog is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in veterinary medicine.
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The primary reasons for the spay is to prevent disagreeable estrus or heat cycles from occurring, as well as to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
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A responsible pet owner will usually opt for this procedure to help in reducing pet overpopulation.
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There are many medical reasons to have a spay performed, such as to help reduce incidences of mammary tumors as well as prevention of uterine infections and uterine cancers.
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Your veterinarian will guide you as to the most appropriate age that your dog should have this procedure.
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It should be pointed out that the common misconception that this procedure will alter your dog's personality is false.
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After a complete physical examination and pre-surgical blood tests,
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your pet will be fully anesthetized and given pre-surgical pain medications for the procedure.
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The veterinarian and veterinary technician will closely monitor your dog using special equipment throughout anesthesia.
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During the standard procedure, your veterinarian will remove the uterus and ovaries using careful surgical techniques.
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After incisions through the skin and into the abdomen are made,
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a special instrument known as an ovariectomy hook is placed in the abdomen near the area of the left kidney.
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The left uterine horn and then the left ovary are identified and gently elevated from the abdomen.
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Surgical forceps are strategically placed between the ovary and the kidney on the ovarian artery and veins.
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A ligature suture of an absorbable material or stainless steel clip is placed on the blood vessels to prevent bleeding.
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The left uterine horn is then followed down the tract to the cervix of the uterus,
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where the right uterine body is identified and elevated from the abdomen to trace to the right ovary.
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The same forceps and lickature procedure is performed as described for the other ovary.
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The uterine body is then elevated and surgical forceps are placed below the body of the uterus and above the cervix.
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Then ligature sutures or stainless steel clips are firmly attached to the uterine arteries and veins.
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If the patient is in estrus or pregnant, additional special care is taken to prevent any bleeding.
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Closure of the abdomen includes the muscular wall layer of the abdominal wall, the subcutaneous tissue, and the skin sutures.
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Following surgery, your veterinarian will instruct you on post-operative care.
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This usually involves limited activity for a few days following this surgery, care and observation of the surgical site,
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administration of pain medications, and returning to the practice for a suture removal 10 to 14 days following the procedure.
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Providing your dog with fresh water and a warm, comfortable place to rest following the surgery is important.
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Your veterinarian will inform you on when to feed your dog, and it is not unusual for your dog's appetite to be suppressed for several hours after surgery.
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If a normal appetite does not resume, or if you notice any swelling, discharge, or bleeding from the surgical site, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
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Some dogs may experience weight gain following this procedure due to hormonal variation.
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Your veterinarian will instruct you on the ideal nutrition for your dog to avoid obesity.
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It is not unusual for your dog to have a mild cough for two to three days following the surgery.
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Slight irritation to the trachea from the endotracheal tube used during surgery can cause this.
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If the cough persists, please contact your veterinarian.
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Some dogs may lick and chew at the surgical site.
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This can cause irritation and may lead to the sutures being pulled out.
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Your veterinarian can offer products that deter your dog from chewing
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and may also recommend that you use an Elizabethan collar to prevent further chewing.
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This concludes our brief overview on the canine spay procedure.
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For further information or questions, please consult with your veterinarian.

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Las palabras que más se repiten: veterinarian, dog, procedure, surgical, uterine. Este vídeo tiene 40 frases y 648 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 4:01. El hablante habla a un ritmo natural de unas 161 palabras por minuto, cercano a una conversación cotidiana. Solo el 71 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente.

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Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
veterinarian sustantivo/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən/veterinario, veterinaria
surgical adjetivo/ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/quirúrgico
uterine adjetivo/ˈjutəɹaɪn/uterino
spay verbo/speɪ/esterilizar
suture sustantivo/ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/sutura
abdomen sustantivo/ˈæb.də.mən/abdomen, vientre
ovary sustantivo/ˈoʊvəɹi/ovario
elevate verbo/ˈɛləveɪt/elevar, levantar
forceps sustantivo/ˈfoɹsɛps/fórceps
uterus sustantivo/ˈjuː.tə.ɹəs/útero
chew verbo/tʃuː/masticar, mascar
bleed verbo/ˈbliːd/desangrar
canine adjetivo/ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/canino
cervix sustantivo/ˈsɝ.vɪks/cérvix
instruct verbo/ɪnˈstɹʌkt/instruir

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraSignificado
point out verboseñalar, apuntar
pull out verboretirarse

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

  • Los sonidos de “th”: anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/, anesthetize /əˈnɛs.θə.taɪz/
  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: irritation /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/, anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/, incision /ɪnˈsɪʒən/, misconception /ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/, overpopulation /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən/, irritation /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/, veterinary /ˈvɛtəɹɪnɛɹi/, anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/, anesthetize /əˈnɛs.θə.taɪz/

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