Spay & Neuter
Surgery
One day, plus a free recheck
First visit $72, 40 minutes
Spaying or neutering prevents unplanned litters and lowers the risk of some cancers and infections. Your pet comes in the morning, has surgery under monitored anesthesia and goes home the same afternoon with pain medication.
What you might notice
A puppy or kitten reaching five to six months, a female coming into heat, marking in the house or a pet adopted before surgery.
How we treat it
Exam and pre-anesthetic bloodwork, then surgery in the morning with a technician monitoring anesthesia.
Pain medication before, during and after, plus a cone and written aftercare instructions.
A phone call when your pet wakes up, and a free recheck of the incision at ten to fourteen days.
Common questions
How long is recovery?
Ten to fourteen days of short leash walks, no baths and the cone on. Most pets feel like themselves within two or three days.
Will it change my pet’s personality?
No. It can reduce roaming, marking and some hormone-driven behavior, but your pet stays the same animal.
Should I wait for the first heat?
For cats, no. For dogs it depends on breed and size, and we will talk it through with you at the exam.
What does it cost?
Cat neuter $220, cat spay $340, dog neuter from $410 and dog spay from $520 for dogs under 50 lb, including pain medication and a cone.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Every pet is different. Trouble breathing, a seizure, a hard swollen belly or heavy bleeding needs an emergency hospital now.
At a glance
Area
Surgery
Typical visits
One day, plus a free recheck
First visit
$72, 40 minutes
Who you’ll see
Any of our three vets
Other services we offer.
Prevention
Wellness Exams & Vaccines
A yearly nose-to-tail exam, the vaccines your pet’s life calls for and a plan for the next twelve months.
Prevention
Puppy & Kitten Care
Vaccine series, deworming, microchips and the first-year questions, in three or four short visits.
Dentistry
Dental Care
Bad breath, tartar or a broken tooth, cleaned and checked under anesthesia with full-mouth X-rays.