Spay - Neuter In Zebulon, NC
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At East Wake Animal Hospital, we want to ensure you have the opportunity to create as many meaningful moments with your pet as possible. Spaying and neutering are important surgeries that offer significant health benefits to the dogs and cats that we choose as loving companions. Spaying and neutering help combat pet overpopulation, can reduce or eliminate the likelihood of your pet developing certain types of cancers, and can also help prevent problematic behaviors in your pets such as spraying or roaming.
Benefits Of Spaying Or Neutering
According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), benefits of spaying and neutering pets include:
- Spaying your female dog or cat drastically slashes her risk of mammary cancer, which is fatal in about 50% of dogs and 90% of cats.
- Neutering your male pet eliminates his risk of testicular cancer.
- Spaying and neutering limits pet overpopulation.
- Spaying your female pet prevents heat cycles and eliminates yowling, crying, erratic behavior, and bloody vaginal discharge.
- Neutering your male pet reduces inappropriate behaviors, such as roaming to find a mate, marking inside your home, and fighting with other males.
- Spaying and neutering is more cost-effective than skipping the surgery.
- A uterine infection that requires emergency surgery to save your female pet’s life easily can cost several thousand dollars, while a simple tomcat neuter costs much less than products needed to eliminate urine odors after your home has been well-marked by your territorial male cat.
When To Spay Or Neuter Your Pet
At East Wake Animal Hospital, we understand a spay – neuter choice can vary based on the age a pet is and depending on the species and breed. We recommend care based on individualized needs and the decision about when to spay or neuter your pet is no different and is one that should be made with your veterinarian.
As a trusted veterinarian in Zebulon, we at East Wake Animal Hospital understand the importance of preparing your pet for any spay – neuter procedure. Below is a guide to help ensure a smooth experience for both you and your pet companion.
Pre-Operative Consultation for Spay - Neuter
A comprehensive physical examination will be completed during your pre-operative spay – neuter consultation with one of our highly skilled veterinarians. We will discuss your pet’s medical history, weight, and overall health to determine if there are any underlying conditions that may require additional testing or adjustments to the anesthetic protocol. This is also the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the surgery itself, aftercare procedures, and potential risks.
Following our veterinarian’s specific instructions regarding pre-surgical fasting is essential. Withholding food and water for a designated period prior to surgery minimizes the risk of complications during anesthesia.
Following surgery, monitor your pet closely for any signs of discomfort or complications. These may include vomiting, loss of appetite, or excessive bleeding from the incision site. If you notice any of these signs, consider contacting one of our veterinarians.
We will provide specific instructions on how to care for the incision. Avoid baths or swimming until one of our veterinarians advises that it’s safe. To prevent your pet from chewing/licking the incision, we will likely prescribe an e-collar until the sutures have been removed or dissolved on their own. You may remove the e collar for more comfortable potty breaks and prior to feedings.
Restrict your pet’s activity for up to two weeks post operatively. This can allow the incision to heal properly and prevents excessive strain along the incision site.
Administer any prescribed medications based on your veterinarian’s recommendations. Not completing the entire course of medication can lead to complications or hinder healing.
Schedule Your Dog or Cat’s Spay or Neuter Consultation Today!
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss the best course of action for your furry companion. Call us at (919) 375-4180 for cat spay, dog spay, cat neuter, dog neuter, and other types of pet surgery from our skilled team of veterinarians.