Spaying refers to the surgical procedure performed on female dogs and cats to render them infertile. There are many benefits to spaying your female companion. First, you will prevent an unwanted pregnancy, thereby contributing to the prevention of pet overpopulation. Second, spaying will eliminate the dog’s ‘messy’ and cat’s ‘obnoxious” heat cycles that attract males to your house from miles away. Third, you will help prevent diseases in your pet such as pyometra (infection of the uterus) and mammary cancer.
Spaying involves surgical removal of both ovaries and the uterus. It is performed under a general anesthesia. If you are shopping around for a competitive price on this procedure, be sure to question the type of anesthetic used and the monitoring equipment and procedures followed. There are several monitoring devices that can be used during your pet’s anesthetic. At our practice, a technician continually assesses your pet’s vital signs during the procedure and we ensure all patients recieve intravenous fluid therapy. Although the risk of an anesthetic death in a young healthy pet is very rare, constant anesthetic monitoring allows a much more timely response to an anesthetic emergency, hopefully ensuring a better outcome. Faster responses can save lives. Please call or visit our facility to learn more about our spaying procedures.