Yes, veterinarians typically check for pregnancy before spaying a female animal to ensure the safety and well-being of the animal during the procedure.
No, most veterinarians will not agree to spay a female whilst she is in heat. Wait until she has finished her heat cycle before spaying.
Most veterinarians will tell you to wait until your dog's heat (season) has ended before spaying as it is unwise to spay her whilst her reproductive tract is active. You should wait until her heat has finished before getting her spayed.
Most veterinarians do not. Animal testing is a laboratory-based experiment that is tightly regulated and overseen by a veterinarian who has been trained in caring for laboratory animals. There are relatively few lab animal veterinarians, partly because the veterinarian must go through an additional 3-5 years of specialty training and pass a specialized Board Exam before working as a lab animal veterinarian.
No, it is not kinder to let a cat have a litter before spaying her. Spaying helps prevent overpopulation and reduces the risk of health issues for the cat. It is a responsible choice to spay a cat before she has a litter.
No. Veterinarians are doctors of Veterinary Medicine, and must complete a doctorate level degree at Veterinary Medical School before being eligible to take licensing exams.
Most often used in animal pregnancy. It's the length of time before an animal or human is born. A sentence might say "190 day gestation."
Some potential disadvantages of spaying a dog include an increased risk of certain health issues such as obesity, urinary incontinence, and certain types of cancer. Additionally, spaying may alter the dog's behavior and metabolism. It is important to discuss these potential drawbacks with a veterinarian before making a decision.
It is recommended to wait until the kittens are weaned, which is usually around 8 weeks old, before scheduling your cat for spaying. This allows the mother cat to recover fully and ensures the health of the kittens.
This type of hypertension usually exists before pregnancy or may develop before week 20 of pregnancy.
The same as before your pregnancy!
Pregnancy before marriage or holy union.
For people who are pregnant, Gardasil is generally considered safe. This is based on animal studies that looked at the effects of Gardasil during pregnancy. However, Gardasil is generally not recommended during pregnancy, as the full risks of its use are not known. It is recommended to wait until after pregnancy to get the Gardasil vaccine. It has not been studied in women, only in animal trials, so it is considered Pregnancy Category B (probably safe).