Animal Spay and Neuter Services in Vancouver
Getting your animals spayed or neutered is an incredibly responsible procedure for a pet owner. It can add years to your pet's life, decreasing or eliminating the probability of certain cancers. It also helps decrease the number of animals in shelters and euthanized every year. At Marine and Fraser Veterinary Clinic, we know spaying and neutering is beneficial for your pet to live a happy and healthy life. Our practice has the compassion, seasoned bedside manner, and technical expertise to provide your pet with a safe and comfortable procedure, giving your furry friends the tender care and respect they deserve.
We are a passionate animal-loving vet team who has helped the cats, dogs, rabbits, and rats of our local community for years. Our Vancouver animal clinic offers modern services designed for convenience, safety, and precision. We have years of experience and devotion to keeping your pets relaxed and stress-free when in our care. If your pet is ready for a spay or neuter appointment, we are here for you. Contact us today and schedule an appointment!
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Important Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
For countless pet owners, spaying and neutering is a routine procedure, but few realize the numerous benefits it can bring your pet. Here are some reasons to spay or neuter your animal:
- Decrease aggressive behavior in male pets
- Decrease the desire for pets to roam and seek mates
- Decrease pet overpopulation and pet euthanasia
- Decrease the risk of mammary gland tumors
- Eliminate heat cycles, bleeding, and calling for a mate
- Eliminate or reduce marking or spraying
- Reducing the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers
- Reducing the risk of prostate cancer and testicular cancer
Our Spaying & Neutering Process
Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures that prevent your animal from reproducing and are primarily done for pets who are at least six months old. We will perform pretreatment exams to ensure your pet is in a healthy condition and ready for surgery. We will run a thorough animal blood test and physical examination to confirm that no underlying issues exist that could create complications with the procedure. We can also utilize digital x-rays and perform an ultrasound if necessary. After we've concluded your pet is a viable candidate for this procedure, we will begin the process.
Spaying is a procedure performed on female animals involving surgically removing the uterus and ovaries to permanently halt the possibility of pregnancy. Neutering is performed on males and involves removing the testicles to eliminate fertility.
Animal spaying and neutering are sensitive procedures that require our expert care, but they can be completed in just a few hours and do not require an overnight hospital stay. Your pet may experience some discomfort for the following few days after the procedure; we can provide tips to keep them relaxed and prescribe pain medications if needed.
Animal Spaying and Neutering FAQs
If you have questions or concerns about our process, we are always available to provide answers. Some frequently asked questions regarding spaying and neutering procedures include the following:
The following few days after the procedure, your pet may experience increased discomfort. If your pet's incision has opened or you've noticed excessive swelling, redness, or discharge, contact our office immediately. Here are some tips that should be followed to ease your pet's recovery:
- Your pet should do little to no running or jumping for the next few days
- Make sure to examine the incision daily to ensure its healing properly
- Keep your pet confined from other animals, and allow them to have a quiet resting place
- Prevent your pet from licking the surgical site by keeping close to them or using a cone
- Wait at least 10 days after surgery to bathe your pet
Spaying and neutering procedures are generally very safe, but sometimes there are risk factors associated with older pets, overweight pets, puppies that have had their first heat, and pets with unknown underlying health issues. Our veterinarians will run thorough animal blood tests and other exams to ensure your pet is ready for surgery.
The suggested time for animals that have recently given birth is about two weeks after the young have been weaned and the mother's milk has stopped being produced.
Efficient Animal Spay & Neuter Services in Vancouver
At Marine and Fraser Veterinary Clinic, we are a passionate veterinary team of animal lovers who boast confident expertise and modern technology to carefully provide the animal spay and neuter services your pet needs. Our team is devoted and proud to provide tender, respectful care for your beloved pet while assisting the stability of the local animal community.
We look forward to welcoming your precious furry family members into our office and providing the efficient and respectful services they deserve to live a happy, healthy life for years to come. Contact us today to find out more about our spaying and neutering services!
CALL US: (604) 808-8387 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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