Spaying & Neutering

Benefits For Cats

There are 6 key benefits of spaying or neutering your cat:

1. It curbs naughty behaviours, like spraying to mark territory.
2. Neutered cats are less likely to stray from home.
3. Your cat may become more affectionate.
4. It reduces the risk of your cat contracting certain diseases.
5. It decreases the risk of uterine infection in female cats.
6. It may decrease the risk of mammary (breast) cancer.

Benefits For Dogs

There are 5 key benefits of spaying or neutering your dog:

1. It reduces the risk of prostate and other cancers.
2. It reduces marking and spraying issues.
3. It stabilizes the mood of the dog.
4. It reduces the mating urge.
5. It can reduce sexualized behaviors.

Spaying & Neutering FAQs

• When should I have my pet spayed? What age?

  Pet owners should consult with their veterinarian to determine the best age to spay or neuter their cat or dog. Some research indicates there may be long-term health benefits to spaying or neutering dogs after they have passed through puberty. 

  Many veterinary professionals recommend that female animals be spayed before their first heat, which can occur as early as 5 months of age. However, there is increasing evidence that this is too young as the animals have not been allowed to fully develop and grow.

• What should I know about the recovery process for my pet?

  SPAYING  After spay surgery, some clinics will want to keep your cat or dog overnight, while others will let her go home on the same day. The rule of thumb is generally 7-10 days of restricted activity.  

  NEUTERING  If there are no complications or other health issues, your dog or cat can usually go home on the same day of the procedure, with activity restricted for a few days while the incision heals.

  For both procedures, we may send your pet home with a protective collar to keep it from licking the incision.

  We typically book a follow-up visit to check on how well your pet has healed and to remove the stitches.

• Will my pet feel anything during the procedure?

  No, your pet will be under general anesthesia, and will not feel anything during the procedure.

• Will my pet gain weight after the procedure?

  Your puppy or kitten will continue to grow to their full adult weight after the spay or neuter procedure, and this naturally includes some weight gain.

  However, your pet will not gain weight as a result of being spayed or neutered.

• Is this service part of your Pet Wellness Plans?

  Spay/neuter services are not included in Wellness Plans because they are one-time procedures.

  However, if your pet is on a Wellness Plan, you qualify for 10% off the spay/neuter procedure.