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 can help end this cycle, and both procedures can have health benefits for pets.
Why Choose Brooklyn Vet Clinic?
Spaying and neutering your pet is an important decision, and the provider you choose can make all the difference in their safety and overall experience. Low-cost spay and neuter clinics play a crucial role in addressing pet overpopulation by focusing on performing as many procedures as possible in a limited amount of time, often with constrained resources.
At Brooklyn Veterinary Clinic, our goal is different. We focus on providing exceptional, individualized care to each patient. This includes pre-anesthetic blood panels and thorough physical exams to ensure your pet is healthy and safe for surgery. During the procedure, we utilize intravenous catheters and continuous vital monitoring to add an extra layer of safety. After surgery, we provide tailored recommendations and pain management to ensure your pet’s recovery is smooth and stress-free.
Both approaches have their place, but it’s important to understand the difference in care and safety for your pet. Below is a chart that highlights the above-and-beyond care your pet will receive at Brooklyn Veterinary Clinic compared to a typical low-cost clinic.
Spaying
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. Brooklyn Veterinary Clinic veterinarians recommend spaying your pet at 6-12 months, depending on your dog’s breed and ideally before the patient’s first heat.
Benefits:
- Prevents unwanted pregnancies
- Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine tumors
- Remove the possibility of uterine infections
What to expect after surgery
Spaying is a major surgery requiring 10-14 days of recovery time. Recovery also includes pain medication and lethargy is common for the first couple of days following the procedure.
Neutering
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 6 months old but can be performed on older animals as well.
Benefits
- Placates the animal, reducing aggressive behavior and decreasing dominant tendencies
- Reduces roaming and spraying (territory marking)
- Eliminates the risk of testicular and prostate tumors
What to expect after surgery
Although less invasive than spaying, neutering is still a major medical procedure that requires recovery time. Recovery also includes 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.
Experience when it counts
Our team of doctors has the experience and skills to provide the highest quality of care for your pet.
We use only the safest anesthesia and provide multi-modal and intraoperative forms of anesthesia and pain-relief to lessen your pet’s anxiety and provide comfort throughout the procedure and healing process. We use the same advanced systems used in human practice to monitor your loved one’s vitals (EKG, CO2, blood oxygen and blood pressure) and provide the safest environment possible.
Next Steps
Schedule a pre-operative appointment (wellness exam) by calling (303) 688-9352 or visiting our online scheduling portal.
At this appointment we discuss the surgical procedure, provide you with an estimate of services and obtain current bloodwork.
