Question 1

What is spay/neuter surgery?

Accepted Answer

Spay/neuter refers to the surgical procedure to render a dog or cat unable to produce litters of puppies or kittens. Female animals are "spayed," and male animals are "neutered."

Question 2

At what age can my pet get spayed/neutered?

Accepted Answer

Owned dogs and cats can be spayed/neutered beginning when they are 3 months old or when they weigh 3 pounds. Community cats can be spayed/neutered when they weigh 2 pounds.    If females are spayed before their first heat (which usually occurs when they are five to six months old), breast cancer can be almost completely prevented. Younger pets also recover more quickly from the surgery and experience less pain following surgery than older pets. In short – the sooner the better.

Question 3

What are the benefits of getting my pet spayed/neutered?

Accepted Answer

Reduces animal homelessness, shelter intake, and euthanasia rates Stops reproduction and heat cycles Decreases risk of certain types of cancer May prevent certain behavioral problems: roaming, fighting, "marking" territory, and aggression Decreases risk of reproductive infections

Question 4

How can I calm my reactive pet down for their surgery?

Accepted Answer

If your pet is very shy, fearful, or reactive, we recommend giving them our Chill Protocol prior to their vaccine clinic or surgery appointment. Our Chill Protocol includes oral sedatives to help canines or felines relax and de-stress.   We will need to see your pet prior to their appointment date to do a quick exam, get their accurate weight, and send the Chill Protocol home with you. We are available to see your pet for their Chill Protocol exam Monday- Thursday, 9:00 - 11:30 AM and 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Please text 615-512-5001 with the date and approximate time that you would like to bring your animal in for a Chill Protocol exam.   (Please note that if your pet cannot be handled safely on the day of their appointment, we will not be able to serve them. We will then ask you to get our Chill Protocol and reschedule their appointment.)

Question 5

How should I care for my pet after they are spayed/neutered?

Accepted Answer

After your pet is spayed/neutered, it is important that they are well cared for to prevent complications. To learn more about what to expect after your pet's surgery, please click here (English) or here (Spanish) to read our post-operative instructions.

Question 6

How should I care for a community cat after they are spayed/neutered?

Accepted Answer

Community cats also need to be well cared for after surgery to prevent complications. To learn more about how to care for a community cat after surgery, please click here (English) or here (Spanish) to read our community cat post-operative instructions.

SPAY & NEUTER SERVICES

Prices

Cat: $80

Dog (79 lbs & under): $80

Dog (80 lbs & over): $125

Pre-anesthetic bloodwork (required for pets 8 years and older): $65

Availability

Due to high demand, we are only booking appointments six weeks from the current date. If there are no appointments available, please check back later or sign up for our Surgery Standby List.

This list is for owned pets only. To request services for community cats, please click here.

While you are waiting to spay/neuter your pet, please click here to review behavior tips for living with intact dogs and cats from the ASPCA.

Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)