Re: Iguana Spay/Neuter

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Posted by Elizabeth on September 20, 1998 at 15:57:29:

In Reply to: Iguana Spay/Neuter posted by Teresa on September 20, 1998 at 15:23:31:

:Does this not apply to igs ( the cancer part at least)?

Probably not. Reptiles aren't as prone to cancer as mammals are. Part of the problem is that lots of research has been done on all of the effects of spaying/neutering on mammals, and it's only been the last 5-10 years that iguanas have been sucessfully spayed/neutered so not that much is known.

:Is it just a very risky surgery that isn't done unless it's the last resort?

It's not particularly risky if performed by an experienced herp vet, but all surgery has it's risks. It is definitely more difficult than cats/dogs/rabbits because of where the organs are located.

Yeah, in most cases, unless it would really benefit the animal(female who is eggbound, or has a history of problems egging) the benefits don't outweigh the problems. And it is expensive! I was quoted $100 for an ig spay surgery, and that is pretty much the lowest price that I have heard of across the US. I have 7 iguanas so I do get a price break from my vet.

Elizabeth

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: :Does this not apply to igs ( the cancer part at least)? : Probably not. Reptiles aren't as prone to cancer as mammals are. Part of the problem is that lots of research has been done on all of the effects of spaying/neutering on mammals, and it's only been the last 5-10 years that iguanas have been sucessfully spayed/neutered so not that much is known. : :Is it just a very risky surgery that isn't done unless it's the last resort? : It's not particularly risky if performed by an experienced herp vet, but all surgery has it's risks. It is definitely more difficult than cats/dogs/rabbits because of where the organs are located. : Yeah, in most cases, unless it would really benefit the animal(female who is eggbound, or has a history of problems egging) the benefits don't outweigh the problems. And it is expensive! I was quoted $100 for an ig spay surgery, and that is pretty much the lowest price that I have heard of across the US. I have 7 iguanas so I do get a price break from my vet. : Elizabeth

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