Spay-Neuter

Spay & Neuter

Each year, countless stray and unwanted animals end up in shelters, many of which are euthanized due to overpopulation. By spaying and neutering your pets, you play a vital role in reducing this number and ensuring more animals have the opportunity to find loving homes. These procedures are a cornerstone of preventing unexpected litters and helping to break the cycle of overpopulation.

Plus, spaying and neutering offer important health benefits for your pet, contributing to a longer, healthier life. Together, we can create a brighter future for pets everywhere!


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. Prescott Animal Hospital veterinarians recommend spaying your pet at 6-12 months, depending on your pet’s species and breed, and ideally before the patient’s first heat. Spaying can be performed on older animals as well.

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. 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.


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 6-12 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 10-14 days of 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 (928) 445-2190 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.