Partial (ovary-sparing) spay in South Ontario, Canada

[Marc]

Does anyone know of a veterinarian that performs partial (ovary-sparing) spaying in Southern Ontario, Canada (Toronto in particular)? Or, do you have a holistic, forward-thinking vet that you think may be willing to perform a partial spay?

Thanks in advance!

[Digston]

Excuse my bluntness... but why would you choose to do a partial spay?

[Marc]

I encourage you to do your own research and reach your own conclusions about partial spaying.

Here are some good places to start:
http://www.parsemusfoundation.org/ovary-sparing-spay/
http://www.ivcjournal.com/articles/t...-partial-spay/

[Longblades]

More and more research, mostly on humans and dogs I find, is coming out to suggest the benefits of ovary producing estrogen is significant and contributes to better health and longer life for the female of the species.

I think you will have to be checking out websites and making phone calls or maybe sending out emails. Another consideration, I think, is leaving only part of an ovary in. A female, human co-worker had that done about 30 years ago but unfortunately I've lost track of her.

[Digston]

I just don't see any scientific studies so I will remain skeptical.

As for the surgery itself, it doesn't look like anything to obscure. Any vet who has practiced long enough and who knows their anatomy should be able to perform a hysterectomy easy enough. I agree that I would call around and see who is comfortable doing one, as it does require more precision than your typical ovariohysterectomy. Do you have a veterinarian that you've seen already for vaccinations? Perhaps if they aren't comfortable doing it, they can refer you to someone who can.

[Longblades]

http://www.parsemusfoundation.org/ovary-sparing-spay/
Ovary Sparing Spay
Parsemus Foundation works to advance innovative and neglected medical research.

http://www.stbernardhealth.co.uk/pyometrainthebitch.htm
Pyometra in the Bitch
Jenny King

http://news.uns.purdue.edu/x/2009b/0...nResearch.html
Message for women and dogs: keeping ovaries is linked to longevity
To the Purdue Research Park, http://www.purdueresearchpark.com

http://www.rockllewellinsetters.com/...talDec2009.pdf
Exploring mechanisms of sex differences in longevity: lifetime ovary exposure and exceptional longevity in dogs
David J. Waters,1,2 Seema S. Kengeri,1 Beth Clever,1 Julie A. Booth,1 Aimee H. Maras,1 Deborah L.
Schlittler1 and Michael G. Hayek3

http://www.gpmcf.org/respectovaries.html
A Healthier Respect for Ovaries (in dogs)
David J. Waters, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS
Director, Center for Exceptional Longevity Studies
Gerald P. Murphy Cancer Foundation

I'm not sure if all of these address health and longevity links to maintaining ovaries. Just a quick copy from my list.

[Digston]

Thank you Longblades!! The information presented by Dr. Waters is more of what I was looking for!

[Torontodog]

Hi, were you able to find a vet who performs Ovary Sparing Spay in Toronto? Thank you