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.