Spaying or castrating   your pet is vital part of your pet's preventative care. It is important to have this procedure done as early as possible to make the recovery easier for your pet.  We will perform these procedures on dogs over four months of age and cats over three pounds or older than three months.  

Depending on the age, size, and health of your pet, he or she may stay at your veterinarian's office for a few days or hours following the surgery.Neutering can reduce or eliminate the number of health problems he or she might experience such as uterine, ovarian, and breast, and testicular cancer as well as prostate disease.  

This procedure can also make your pet a more affectionate and a less temperamental companion.   It may make pets less likely to bite, run away, and fight.To learn more about spaying and neutering your pet please visit US Humane Society (insert www.hsus.org pets link)

Declawing

During the neutering procedure, you may choose to also have your kitten declawed.  If your cat will be kept indoors, you may choose to have it's claws removed to decrease the wear on your furniture or to decrease the chance of cat scratches to the elderly or young .  

If your cat is going to be an outdoor cat, it may be better to avoid declawing because your cat will need its claws on a regular basis.  Whether or not you choose to declaw is a personal decision to be discussed with your veterinarian.