Spay & Neuter
Spay & Neuter Surgery in Portage, IN
If you’ve welcomed a new puppy or kitten into your home, one of the most important considerations is whether or not you’ll spay or neuter them. Spaying and neutering for cats and dogs is a routine surgery that boasts a lot of benefits for your pet’s health. At Coyne Veterinary Center, we’ll work closely with you to decide if a spay and neuter surgery is the right choice for your pet. If you’re thinking about breeding your pet, we also offer comprehensive reproductive services. Call us today at (219) 763-3311.
Have a new puppy or kitten? Let’s talk about spay/neuter options!
Additional Information
- Appointments Required (Available Monday-Friday)
- Pet should be at least 6 months of age and/or the appropriate weight (Spay/ Neuter)
- Drop off time is between 6:30 am to 8:00 am with an appointment
- Please allow at least a half-hour to discuss and sign all surgical authorizations with a trained technician.
- Please do not allow the pet to eat or drink past 10 pm the evening before surgery
- If your pet is in heat or pregnant the surgery can be done, but there is an additional charge
- All pets must be current on the following vaccines and tests:
- Rabies
- Bordetella (within the last 6 months)
- Negative fecal test (within the last year)
- DHPP/DHLPP (dogs)
- Influenza (dogs)
- FVRCP (cats)
- IV Catheter [included with surgery]
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) [Allows our veterinarians to catch any underlying issues that may cause complications for surgery]
- Pre-Surgical Panel (For pets less than 5 years of age)
- Comprehensive Plus Panel (For pets 5+ years of age)
- Absorbable sutures [Fall out naturally and there is no need to come back for suture removal]
- Elizabethan Collar (The Cone of Shame) [Prevents pet from licking the incision site and creating infections]
- Microchip
- Post-Operative Pain Management
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) [Evaluates cardiac function prior to surgery to determine if the patient is fit for anesthesia]
- Chest X-Rays (strongly recommended for pets over 7 years) [Can identify underlying heart and lung disease]
- Laser Therapy [Helps manage pain and inflammation to assist in the healing process]
- Overnight Care Package [Includes additional pain injection, extended monitoring, complimentary overnight stay, and post-operative laser therapy]
- Withhold all food and water until 8 am the day after surgery. This helps prevent any issues as they continue to recover from anesthesia.
- Limit any high activity such as running, climbing, or jumping for the next 14 days to allow your furry friend to fully recover.
- Leash walk only for the next 14 days, including in your own backyard.
- Our team will provide you with personalized care and medication instructions at check out!
- If you have chosen an e-collar, please make sure they are wearing it for the full two weeks. If they are having trouble eating or drinking out of their bowls, it is OK to remove it and supervise closely during meal time.
The Benefits of Spays and Neuters
Spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats is one of the most common surgeries performed, and rightly so—it offers significant benefits to cats and dogs! Here are some of the benefits to think about when considering if spay/neuter surgery is right for your pet:
Medical Benefits
With spay and neuter surgery, the following risks can be significantly reduced or even eliminated:
- Pyometra, a serious uterine infection in females
- Prostate problems in males
- Uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancers in females
- Testicular cancer in males
Surgery can curb or eliminate the following undesirable behaviors:
- The desire to roam to find a mate (which could put your pet in harm’s way)
- Aggression in males
- Heat cycles in females (which is often frustrating and messy for her—and you!)
- Urine marking and mounting behaviors in males
- Mammary gland tumors in females
Helps Curb Pet Overpopulation
One of the biggest contributors to pet overpopulation is unwanted pregnancies. All too often, shelters are at capacity and have to make the hard decision to euthanize otherwise healthy pets. By spaying and neutering your pet, you can help reduce the number of homeless, and thereby save lives and give current shelters a better chance at being adopted.