A Very Important Procedure in Your Pet’s Life
Spaying and neutering are important surgical procedures that can help protect your pet’s health and well-being. They also help prevent unintentional mating and may reduce certain health and behavioral concerns later in life.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
- Prevents unintentional mating
- Helps prevent mammary (breast) cancer and prostate disease later in life
- Prevents uterine infections and testicular cancer
- May help prevent certain behavior issues in specific situations
When Are These Procedures Performed?
Although spays and neuters are routinely performed, they are still major surgical procedures. We recommend that all spays and large neuters have pre-surgical blood work and be placed on IV fluids. These precautions help minimize anesthetic risks and support your pet’s safety during surgery.
All surgeries are monitored by trained technicians under the supervision of our doctors.
Post-Operative Care & Pain Control
Post-operative pain control is our forte’. We take every precaution to ensure your pet remains comfortable during recovery.
We don’t want our furry partners to chew or lick their incision, so they are protected with a neck collar. We generally place subcutaneous (hidden) sutures to minimize irritation and improve comfort.
In certain cases, skin sutures may be required, particularly for very hyperactive dogs or very large-breed dogs.
Scheduling Your Pet’s Surgery
Appointments can be made through our front desk. We would like to examine your pet prior to surgery to ensure they are ready for the procedure.
Before scheduling, please ensure:
- All vaccines are up to date.
- If you are not already our client, that is no problem. Please bring paperwork indicating your pet’s vaccination history and any relevant past medical issues.