Spay

A spay is a surgical procedure performed by a veterinarian that removes the ovaries and uterus from a female animal. It eliminates the possibility of ovarian and uterine infection and cancer and can also reduce the risk of mammary gland tumors later in life. Spaying your pet reduces the likelihood of an unwanted litter and ultimately leads to the reduction of pet overpopulation and euthanasia.

The Benefits of Spaying Your Female Dog

Getting your pet spayed prevents you from dealing with the mess and stress of heat. For dogs, this means you won’t have to deal with your pet bleeding.

Spaying also reduces the chance of your female dog getting breast (mammary gland) cancer, especially if your dog is spayed before its first heat cycle. In unspayed female dogs, mammary gland tumors are among the most common forms of cancer.

Having a spayed pet also eliminates the chance of your dog’s uterus becoming infected with a condition called a Pyometra. Pyometra is a life-threatening infection and requires emergency surgery.

The Benefits of Spaying Your Female Cat

Fixing your cat prevents your cat from going into heat, saving you from hearing the constant meowing and demands for your time and attention. Just like with dogs, spaying your cat reduces their risk in mammary gland (breast) cancer, especially if your cat is spayed before their first heat cycle. In unspayed female cats, mammary gland tumors are less common than in dogs, but 85% are cancerous and deadly.

What to Expect the Day of Your Surgery

On the day of surgery, you will drop your pet at one of the clinic locations at 7:30 am. You will be asked to complete a surgical release before you are checked in. Once your paperwork is complete and you have checked in at the desk your pet will be admitted. Pick up is that afternoon. You will pay when you check out and receive post-op instructions and medication.

Dogs will be sent home with post-op medication, their visit records, and contact information in case you require assistance after your pet's surgery. Cats receive a long-acting pain medication during surgery that lasts for several days so they do not need at-home pain medication administered post-op.

The Cost

You can see the full list of our services and pricing here. Pricing for dogs is between $99 and $204. Cats are generally between $50 and $60. If your dog is over 40 pounds there is an additional $25 charge. If your pet is over 75 pounds there is an additional $50 charge. If your pet is over 96 pounds there is an additional $75 charge.