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Spay/ Neuter Information Reproductive sterilization or “fixing” is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays by appointment only. Your pet will need to spend the entire day with us to allow time for pre-surgical examinations and blood testing, surgery, and monitoring during the recovery period. Drop-off times are from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. ***** Receive a $5.00 discount by arriving before 7:30 am. ***** Pre-anesthetic blood testing is available on the scheduled day of surgery. The cost varies, depending on age and physical condition, from $29 - $58. All dogs over the age of 6 months need a heartworm test or proof of receiving heartworm preventative prior to anesthesia. Each animal is given a general anesthetic and is completely asleep during the surgical procedure. Each animal will metabolize the drugs at a different rate and therefore some (especially the younger ones) will seem quite alert and bouncy after surgery and some will seem more groggy. For more information, click FORMS - anesthesia information. Full discharge instructions will be given to you in the afternoon. Pick-up times are 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made for an early or late discharge. **** A $ 50 fee will be added for unscheduled pick-ups after 5:30 p.m. **** Fees (as of 4/1/2010): Cats- Males $75 Females $100 Dogs- varies with weight Males $145 and up Females $175 and up
Fleas and ticks- these freeloading passengers will be attacked immediately upon discovery with Advantage or Frontline and the fee will be added to your pet’s bill. Additional fees MAY apply for obesity, pregnancy or uterine infections, female dogs in heat, males with undescended testicles, and unforeseen surgical presentations. Every reasonable attempt will be made to contact you before proceeding with the surgery. Other surgical services - minor elective surgeries such as hernia repair, dewclaw and lump removals, retained baby teeth extractions, and minor eye surgeries MAY be available on the same day that your pet is presented for spay/neuter. Please call for availability and an estimate. A pre-surgical examination appointment may be required. Recommended but optional purchases: Pain medication – your pet will receive several pain meds before and during surgery. These medications generally wear off by the following morning. Take home pain meds are available if you feel that your pet will need additional medications. Lamp-shade collar to prevent licking of the incision area.
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