Spaying (ovariohysterectomy) refers to the surgical procedure performed on female dogs and cats to render them infertile. It involves the surgical removal of both the ovaries and the uterus.
There are many benefits to spaying your female companion. First, you will contribute to the prevention of the dog and cat overpopulation. Second, spaying will eliminate the heat cycles that attract males to your house from far away and, in cats, will eliminate the vocal behaviour associated with the heats. Third, you will help prevent diseases in your pet such as pyometra (infection in the uterus) and reduce the risk of mammary cancer if the procedure is done prior to the first heat cycle.
We believe that the ideal time to have your animal spayed is at 6 months of age. By then, the vaccinations are completed, the permanent teeth have erupted, and the internal organs are fully functional.
Surgery and anesthesia protocols vary greatly among veterinary hospitals. If you are comparing prices on this procedure, be sure to question the type of anesthetic used and the monitoring equipment and procedures followed. Although the risk of an anesthetic death in a normal healthy pet is very rare, monitoring devices and protocols allow a faster response to an anesthetic emergency. Faster responses can save lives.
Please call or visit our facility to learn more about our anesthetic and patient monitoring protocols and spaying procedures.