Spaying & Neutering
Spaying and neutering is the most common surgery done for dogs and cats.
Here at Sploot, we make sure this routine procedure is done with exceptional care. We ensure a stress-free experience for both pets and pet parents.
What is Spaying & Neutering
Both spaying and neutering refer to the removal of the pet’s capacity to reproduce.
Spaying (also known as ovariohysterectomy) is a procedure done on female pets — wherein the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus are carefully removed. Neutering (also known as orchiectomy) is a procedure done on male pets — and it involves the careful removal of the testicles.
Why is Spay & Neutering important?
Spaying and Neutering helps protect pets from many serious illnesses, including mammary cancer and testicular cancer in females and males, respectively. Additionally, it reduces aggressive and unwanted behaviors, and prevents pet overpopulation in our communities.
Health and Behavioral Benefits
Avoiding Accidental Breeding
Abiding by Municipal Legal Requirements
When to Schedule Your Pet for Spaying or Neutering
We recommend that female dogs get spayed at 6 months of age. Meanwhile, male dogs can be neutered between the ages of 6 and 12 months.
Cats can be spayed or neutered a bit earlier, at around 4 months of age.
When you bring your pet in for pre-surgical consultation, our vets will assess other factors (such as breed or weight) that will affect the optimum time for a pet to get spayed or neutered.
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What to Expect: Spaying & Neutering
Before the Operation
During the Operation
After the Operation
Got Questions?
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Reach out to our Pet Parent Concierge Team with questions, whether it’s surgery, symptoms, scheduling, or something else!
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We accept scheduled appointments, same-day appointments, & walk-ins.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Most spaying and neutering procedures can be completed in under an hour, but are influenced by factors such as the size of the pet, the breed, and other medical considerations.
Yes. A pre-op appointment is crucial to ensure a successful and safe surgery.
The vast majority of spaying and neutering procedures are smooth, with no complications. There are rare instances that complications may arise because all types of surgery have potential complications. Should any post-surgical complications arise, reach out to our team and we’ll walk you through the next steps.
The price of spaying or neutering is affected by the pet’s weight, size, special medical needs, and so on. Here at Sploot, we offer transparent pricing from the get-go. Reach out to our team today to learn more!
Pet parents may be reimbursed by their pet’s insurance for spaying or neutering if this elective surgery is covered by their insurance plan.
It's important to note that not all pet insurance plans cover spaying and neutering. To make sure that your pet’s insurance covers this treatment, please contact your insurance provider.
Schedule your pet’s surgical consultation for spaying or neutering months, weeks, or days in advance. If you need an urgent appointment, we also accept same-day appointments and walk-ins!
We accept cashless payments only to ensure the safety of our clinics and clients. We happily accept all major credit and debit cards, along with CareCredit and ScratchPay.
