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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.


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.