Spaying and neutering are elective surgeries that can have numberous health benefits for your cat or dog. Not only that, but these surgeries can also eliminate certain behaviours making pet ownership an even better experience. Although these are routine procedures, we abide by strict rules to ensure the safety of our patients. Neuter surgery is performed on male cats and dogs whereby both testicles are removed. During spay surgery we make a small incision near the abdomen to remove the ovaries and uterus from female cats and dogs.

Why should I consider this surgery for my pet?

Spay and neuter surgeries are performed to prevent cats and dogs from going into heat and getting pregnant or fathering litters. When your cat or dog becomes sexually mature, they seek out different ways to procreate. Before the surgery you may notice the following behaviours in your pet: they become more aggressive, start to roam, humping objects or people and spraying furniture. These surgeries can also provide other health benefits for your pet:

1. Prevents uterine infections, prostate cancer, mammary tumours and ovarian or uterine cancers.
2. Increased longevity for your loyal companion as they are less likely to roam and be exposed to diseases and harm from an accident or fight.

To learn more about how the surgery can benefit your pet, feel free to reach out to us at 780-481-5678.

When should my pet be spayed or neutered?

Ideally it is best for your loyal companion to have spay or neuter surgery when they are young, before they have developed sexually. For dogs it is usually recommended that they have the surgery when they are 6 months old. We recommend that cats have spay or neuter surgery around 5 months old. If your loyal companion is older and healthy they can still have the surgery.