Spaying and neutering pets may help reduce the problem of unwanted dogs and cats, but surgery alone is not enough. Stray animals are a large part of the problem because these animals give birth to unwanted puppies and kittens at … Continue reading
The most obvious way to prevent mating is to keep your female pet confined during its fertile periods. 100% confinement is extremely difficult for males. Females may become pregnant only during their estrus or “heat” periods. These cycles usually occur … Continue reading
Spaying a female cat or dog helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer. Spaying an animal before her first heat will provide the best defense against these conditions. If done before 6 months of age, neutering a male cat or … Continue reading
Removing the ovaries or testicles does affect metabolism. For this reason, spayed or neutered pets will tend to put on weight more easily if permitted to overeat. The diet of every cat and dog should be carefully regulated to prevent … Continue reading
As early as possible. An unwanted litter is possible as soon as your pet becomes sexually mature. Most veterinarians recommend that females be spayed before their first estrus or “heat” period to maximize the procedure’s cancer-sparing benefits.
During the surgery, your pet is given general anesthesia and will not feel any pain during the procedure. There will be some discomfort after the surgery, but this is normal. You will receive post-op instructions from our medical team on … Continue reading
The cost for dogs starts at $150 and cats $100. As a nonprofit we work hard to secure grant funding to offer even further discounts on spay/neuter so be sure to check our spay/neuter service pages for the most up-to-date … Continue reading
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