Spay & Neuter
Every year thousands of stray and unwanted animals are euthanized in shelters across the United States. Many of these deaths are the avoidable result of owners failing to spay and neuter their pets. Even if you keep a close watch on your pet, accidents happen, and unexpected offspring means more animals that won’t be given the chance at full, happy lives.
Spaying and neutering your dog or cat can help end this cycle. Both neutering and spaying can have health benefits for pets, even outside of preventing unwanted pregnancies. The cost of not neutering your dog or cat can be extreme. Heritage Veterinary Hospital urgers you to get your pet fixed.
Dog & Cat Spays
Spaying is a common surgical procedure performed on female cats and dogs. The process is called an ovariohysterectomy and involves removing the patient’s uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, rendering the animal incapable of reproduction. Our veterinarians recommend spaying your pet at 5-6 months, depending on your dog’s breed and ideally before the patient’s first heat.
Benefits of Spaying Your Cat or Dog
- Prevents unwanted pregnancies
- Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers
- Remove the possibility of uterine infections
Dog & Cat Spay Recovery
Spaying is a major surgery requiring 7-10 days of recovery time. Spay recovery for cats and dogs may also include pain medication and lethargy is common for the first couple of days following the procedure. A small, green tattoo can also be applied during the surgery that signifies that the animal is spayed should she ever get lost or taken to a shelter.
Dog & Cat Neutering Services
Neutering is performed on male cats and dogs. This process castrates the animal, removing their testicles and making them unable to impregnate females. Neutering is advised when your pet is 5-6 months old but can be performed on older animals as well.
Benefits of Neutering Your Cat or Dog
- Placates the animal, reducing aggressive behavior and decreasing dominant tendencies
- Reduces roaming and spraying (territory marking)
- Eliminates the risk of testicular and prostate cancers
Dog & Cat Neuter Recovery
Although less invasive than spaying, neutering is still a major medical procedure that requires some recovery time. Recovery may also include pain medication and lethargy is common for the first couple of days following the procedure. It’s extremely important that you monitor your pet to prevent the animal from licking or biting the incision to reduce the risk of infection.
Cat & Dog Spaying & Neutering in Tulsa, OK
To learn more about spaying and neutering, or to schedule an appointment to get your dog or cat fixed in Tulsa, contact us at 918-627-8575 or schedule an appointment online.