Dunwoody’s Friendliest Spay and Neuter Clinic
Welcoming a new pet into your family is one of the greatest pleasures in life. With it comes the excitement of buying them new toys, setting up a special spot in the house for their bed, and brushing up on the best training tips. Planning to have your new best friend spayed or neutered may seem like a scary departure from this joy. However, it’s one of the best and most important health decisions you can make to set them up for a happy life.
At My Pet’s Vet, we specialize in precise and careful veterinary surgeries, including spays and neuters. Spaying and neutering have a host of benefits for your pet’s well-being, including limiting unwanted behaviors, reducing the risk of daring escapes, and preventing certain cancers and diseases. Put your pet’s future first with the help of our compassionate veterinary surgeons today!
When Should I Spay or Neuter My Pet?
While this procedure is highly recommended, it’s important to wait until your dog or cat is old enough to handle it safely. Our team at My Pet’s Vet can help you make the right choice based on your pet’s individual needs and considerations like weight, breed, and health conditions. In general, we recommend the following schedule:
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Services for Dunwoody’s Furry Friends
Spaying and neutering is a humane way to reduce the number of homeless pets on the streets and safeguard the ones with happy homes. That’s why we’re firm believers in making this beneficial procedure as affordable as possible. Ask us about our pricing at your next pet wellness visit—we’ll always provide upfront, transparent costs!
We’re also proud to partner with local animal shelters here in DeKalb County to increase access to this vital procedure. That way, more families can afford to become a forever home for a beloved pet worry-free.
Why Spay or Neuter? The Case for Getting Fixed
Spay and neuter surgeries are incredibly important, both for keeping the pet overpopulation crisis under control and keeping your pet healthy. For example, one female dog can produce up to 2 litters per year, and each litter could be 6-10 puppies strong. In just 6 years, that one female dog and her offspring could balloon into 67,000 homeless dogs—80% of which are bound to be euthanized in shelters, by some estimates.
Even for careful homeowners who don’t let their dogs or cats stray outside, the benefits of spaying and neutering are clear. Sterilized pets are less likely to roam and, therefore, less likely to be injured by cars or fights with other animals. They also demonstrate fewer aggressive behaviors and live longer, healthier lives, thanks to a reduced or eliminated risk of certain cancers, tumors, and diseases.
Answering Your Spay & Neuter Questions
Spaying or neutering a pet means removing key reproductive organs, making it impossible for them to produce offspring. The procedure also has many health and behavioral benefits for animals. Females are spayed, which means removing the ovaries and uterus. Males are neutered, which means removing the testicles.
It isn’t ideal to spay a cat or dog in heat, but there are situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. It’s generally best to spay your pet before they enter their first heat cycle. That’s because during heat, blood flow increases to the reproductive organs, making the procedure a bit riskier.
At My Pet’s Vet in Dunwoody, our veterinary surgeons are highly skilled and can perform this procedure safely during heat, if necessary. Let our team of caring pet experts help you make the right decision regarding your four-legged friend today!
Yes! Older dogs and cats can still benefit from the increased life expectancy and other health benefits of sterilization. The risks of anesthesia do increase with age, but for healthy adult pets, we generally take a “better late than never” approach! Our veterinary technicians are happy to help you determine if this surgery is safe for your older pet.