Spay and Neuter

Spay and Neuter

Responsible Solution to the Pet Population

We recommend that every dog and cat be spayed or neutered at the proper time to prevent unplanned offspring. We routinely perform spay and neuter surgeries in a fully equipped, modern surgical suite with patient safety our foremost concern. Spaying and neutering benefits the animal community in several ways: it helps to reduce the number of strays living on the streets, decreases the number of animals in shelters which prevents crowding, prevents many animals from being euthanized, and helps more dogs and cats find loving families.

  • Spayed Females no longer go into heat, eliminates the risk of pyometra (a life-threatening uterine infection), have a lower risk of mammary tumors, are no longer at risk of ovarian and uterine cancers, and have a diminished desire to roam and find a mate, keeping her safe.
  • Neutered Males will generally be less aggressive, especially around females in heat. Neutering also removes risk of testicular cancer, lowers prostate issues, reduces likelihood to roam for a mate, and are less likely to engage in behaviors like mounting.

FAQs

Most Veterinarians recommend both cats and dogs be spayed or neutered before their second birthday, usually in the first year of life. Your Veterinarian will discuss specific recommendations for your animal to help guide this decision.

Our Veterinarians recommend spay and neuter procedures for all cats and dogs not intended for breeding. This opinion is shared with the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association). Any surgery carries a risk, but the benefits in this case outweigh the risks. You can find more information on the AVMA website.

Your Veterinarian will discuss specific recovery plans for your pet, but generally recovery is quick in dogs and cats. For the first few days after surgery your pet may not act fully like themselves as they heal and will need to be confined to prevent over activity, which could lead to surgical site complications or delayed healing.