{"id":756,"date":"2021-06-11T09:01:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T08:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bracknellvets.co.uk\/news\/?p=756"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:51:05","slug":"laparoscopic-or-keyhole-spaying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bracknellvets.co.uk\/news\/laparoscopic-or-keyhole-spaying\/","title":{"rendered":"Laparoscopic or ‘keyhole’ spaying"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that our practice offers a laparoscopic option for spaying female dogs as well as the standard spaying option?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laparoscopic surgery uses a camera and specialised instruments and is becoming increasingly popular due to the benefits listed below. Laparoscopic spaying is performed via keyhole surgery which means the procedure is done by using three small \u2018keyhole\u2019 incisions to remove the ovaries. In traditional surgery a large incision is made on the tummy and the uterus and ovaries are removed.<\/p>\n

When can my dog be neutered?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Females can be neutered from six months of age; for most breeds, we suggest spaying females before they have had their first season. However in some breeds we will advise waiting longer.
\nIf your dog has already started having seasons, we would need to wait three months after a season before she can safely be spayed. We would also consider your dog’s breed, size, overall behaviour and other risk factors so we can provide the most suitable recommendation.<\/p>\n

The advantages of keyhole spaying vs standard spaying:<\/strong><\/p>\n