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Surgeries

Cat Neuters

It is recommended to neuter your cat at 4-6 months of age. You can neuter your cat anytime though as long as he is at least 2 months old and 2 pounds.  Do NOT wait too long to neuter your cat!!! Once your cat starts spraying in the house, it is VERY difficult to stop even if you neuter him. 


Interesting surgical fact: We do not place any sutures in your cat  a neuter is done. Vessels are tied on themselves and the tiny surgical openings heal on their own. Your cat cannot pull his stitches out! (Note- unless he has a testicle that didn't come down. That requires another surgery)  You will not need an E-Collar for your cat.

Spays—Dog or Cat

It is recommended to spay cats at 4-6 months of age. They must be at least 2 months old and 2 pounds.  

It is recommended dogs are spayed at 5- 6 months of age historically.  (also must be 2 months and 2 pounds minimum.) If you have a large breed dog, you may want to consider spaying after 2 years of age.  (I will be making a link to see the pros and cons of this shortly)


We do not send E-Collars home for spays unless they are licking at their incisions when they wake up. Females do not tend to bother their incisions as commonly as male dogs.

Dog neuters

We recommend your dog be neutered at 4-6 months of age in most cases to prevent marking, aggression and health issues like prostate problems or cancer later in life. They must be at least 2 months 2 pounds to have surgery.  In recent years there has been research to support waiting to neuter until your dog is full grown over 1 year of age Especially if he is a large breed dog. We would be happy to discuss what’s best for you and your dog specifically. 


All males are sent home with an ”Cone of Shame” that fits At no extra charge.Please be sure you plan to have it on for 10-14 days. The inflatable collars do not work for neuters.  Please  save your money and time and leave the proper fit to us.

Surgery morning instructions

Pre-surgical instructions

What to expect the day of surgery

What to expect the day of surgery




*No food after 10 pm the night before surgery. Please allow water.



*Please walk  your  dog  in  the  morning  before  coming  in.    




*All  dogs  must  be  on  a  leash  or  in  a  carrier  and  under  your  control




*All  cats  must  be  in  carriers.  It  is  best  to  have  1  carrier  per  pet .  Even  though  they  get  along  normally,  they  may  want  their  space  when  they  are  recovering

What to expect the day of surgery

What to expect the day of surgery

What to expect the day of surgery

*”Drop off” is scheduled between 7 and 8am by appointment only


*You will meet with the doctor briefly for a cursory exam of the patient . Please expect to be available for 20 minutes.


* You must be 18 years of age or older to sign the legal documents


* Please bring all medical and vaccine history with you


* Please let the front desk know if you have a voucher and give it to them in the morning before surgery


*After  check  ins,  the  veterinarians  see    appointments  and  the  patients  are  prepped.  The  surgery  order  is  figured  out,  medical  records  obtained,  facts  checked before we start.


The  patients  are  given  sedatives  and  time  is  needed  for  them  to get  used  to  their  surroundings.  Feel  free  to  bring  an  item  familiar  to  the  patient  for  comfort


*Surgery  typically  begins  by  10am.  


‘Please remember though, we may have up to 20 patients a day and 2 veterinarians, so time of pick up will vary


*We will call you when your loved one gets out of surgery.  We  can  give  you  a  much  closer  estimate but  don’t  plan  on  picking  up  for  at  least  2  hours after we call you.  We need to monitor after surgery awhile.


*We  moniotr  their  recoveries  closely


*Pick up is usually between 2-5;30pm


*We   go  over  post  op  instructions   and  collect  payment  at  pick  up ,however  in  general,  you  can  expect  the  patient  to  be  able  to  walk  out  and  eat  when  they  get  home.


*Medications  and  /or  Ecollars  may  be  sent  home




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