When should I spay my cat?

Kittens can be spayed or neutered as young as six to eight weeks of age, however standard spay and neuter surgeries are most often performed when the kitten is between five and six months old. That said, a healthy adult cat of any age can also be spayed or neutered.

When should I spay my dog?

Traditionally puppies have been spayed or neutered at around 6 months old. However some vets have concluded that it is better to wait until the dog has reached sexual maturity before performing these reproductive surgeries. Speak to your veterinarian to determine the best time to have your dog spayed or neutered.

How long will it take for my pet to recover from surgery?

Spay and neuter procedures are typically day surgeries, allowing pets to return home in the evening following their procedure. Your pet's activity will need to be restricted for approximately 10 days, and a protective collar may need to be worn by your pet to prevent them from licking the incision. Your vet may also request that you bring your pet in for a follow up appointment..

Will my pet feel anything during the procedure?

No, your pet will be under general anesthesia, and will not feel anything during the procedure.

Will my pet gain weight after the procedure?

Your puppy or kitten will continue to grow to their full adult weight after the spay or neuter procedure, and this naturally includes some weight gain. However, your pet will not gain weight as a result of being spayed or neutered.

How much will it cost to get my pet fixed?

The cost of your pet's spay or neuter surgery depends on a wide variety of factors including the size of your pet and overall state of health, as well as where you live in the country. To get an accurate estimate of the cost of your pet's reproductive surgery contact our Orangeville animal hospital today.

Will my pet need to stay in the hospital overnight?

While in some rare cases it may be necessary to keep a pet overnight following spay and neuter surgeries, at Westend Veterinary Hospital these procedures are typically day surgeries. This means that you will drop your pet off to us in the morning at a pre-arranged time then pick them up once our veterinarians have decided that your pet is sufficiently recovered and ready to head home. When you come to our animal hospital to pick up your pet following surgery we will be sure to provide you with detailed instructions for at home care.

Spaying & Neutering in Orangeville

Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

At Westend Veterinary Hospital, our team understands that making the decision to have your pet spayed or neutered can be overwhelming for many pet parents. We're here to answer your questions, explain the procedure, and help you feel informed and comfortable with your decision.

Like any surgery performed under general anesthesia, spay and neuter procedures carry some risk. However, these are among the most commonly performed veterinary surgeries and are considered safe for most healthy dogs and cats.

Our veterinarians perform spay and neuter procedures regularly and will take every precaution to help ensure your companion's safety and comfort. We are dedicated to providing safe and effective pain management each step of the way.

Spaying or neutering can play an important role in your pet's long-term health and well-being. In addition to preventing unwanted litters, these procedures can provide important health and behavioural benefits for many cats and dogs.

Spaying & Neutering, Orangeville Veterinarians

Neutering (Males)

Neutering, or orchiectomy, is a surgical procedure where the testicles are removed from male pets, preventing them from fathering litters of kittens or puppies.

Cats - Neutering your cat can help to curb undesirable behaviours such as spraying, roaming and aggression towards other cats.

Dogs - Neutering your dog may help to reduce animal aggression, 'humping' and attempts at escaping your home or yard.

Spaying (Females)

Spaying, technically known as an ovariohysterectomy, removes a female pet's reproductive organs. This surgery prevents your dog or cat from becoming pregnant

Cats - Spaying your cat may help prevent your kitty from persistently attempting to escape your home, roaming, yowling and urinating inappropriately.

Dogs - Having your female dog spayed ends their heat cycle and helps prevent pyometra (womb infection) and mammary tumours.

Spaying & Neutering FAQs

For answers to more of your questions about spay and neuter procedures please read through the answers to these frequently asked questions from our clients.

When should I spay my cat?

Kittens can be spayed or neutered as young as six to eight weeks of age, however standard spay and neuter surgeries are most often performed when the kitten is between five and six months old. That said, a healthy adult cat of any age can also be spayed or neutered.
When should I spay my dog?

Traditionally puppies have been spayed or neutered at around 6 months old. However some vets have concluded that it is better to wait until the dog has reached sexual maturity before performing these reproductive surgeries. Speak to your veterinarian to determine the best time to have your dog spayed or neutered.
How long will it take for my pet to recover from surgery?

Spay and neuter procedures are typically day surgeries, allowing pets to return home in the evening following their procedure.

Your pet's activity will need to be restricted for approximately 10 days, and a protective collar may need to be worn by your pet to prevent them from licking the incision.

Your vet may also request that you bring your pet in for a follow up appointment..
Will my pet feel anything during the procedure?

No, your pet will be under general anesthesia, and will not feel anything during the procedure.
Will my pet gain weight after the procedure?

Your puppy or kitten will continue to grow to their full adult weight after the spay or neuter procedure, and this naturally includes some weight gain.

However, your pet will not gain weight as a result of being spayed or neutered.
How much will it cost to get my pet fixed?

The cost of your pet's spay or neuter surgery depends on a wide variety of factors including the size of your pet and overall state of health, as well as where you live in the country. To get an accurate estimate of the cost of your pet's reproductive surgery contact our Orangeville animal hospital today.
Will my pet need to stay in the hospital overnight?

While in some rare cases it may be necessary to keep a pet overnight following spay and neuter surgeries, at Westend Veterinary Hospital these procedures are typically day surgeries. This means that you will drop your pet off to us in the morning at a pre-arranged time then pick them up once our veterinarians have decided that your pet is sufficiently recovered and ready to head home.

When you come to our animal hospital to pick up your pet following surgery we will be sure to provide you with detailed instructions for at home care.

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