Spaying and Neutering

Spaying and neutering your pet can help them live a long and healthy life. It can help prevent behavioural issues, unwanted puppies and decrease the risks of some cancers.

What does neutering/spaying a dog do?

A spay is the surgical removal of a female animal’s reproductive organs, so she cannot become pregnant. A neuter is the surgical removal of a male animal’s testicles so that he cannot impregnate a female.

Why is it important to neuter/spay my dog?

Spaying and neutering can help your dog live a longer, healthier life. Spaying and neutering can reduce or can eliminate a number of health problems that are difficult or expensive to treat. Spaying greatly reduces the chance of mammary cancer, especially if your dog is spayed before her first heat cycle, and also eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer. Neutering will decrease the possibility of prostate disease and eliminates testicular cancer.

How old should a dog be before neutering/spaying?

Many decisions about time to neuter a dog depends on factors like breed, size, sex, and temperament. In general, female dogs are spayed at 6-7 months and males are done between 7-8 months. Contact us to get more specific times for your own pet.

How much does it cost to neuter/spay a dog?

For spaying or neutering, your dog will be admitted to hospital and a thorough physical exam will be performed. From here, an anesthetic protocol will be established for your dog. For females, their ovaries and uterus are surgically excised and for males, their testicles are surgically excised. They are given pain medication following the procedure. All of our surgery patients receive an exam 10-14 days post-surgery.

Our service price includes intravenous fluids, pre and post-operative pain medication and nail trim. All prices vary based on the size and maturity of your dog.