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Spokane Valley, WA
(509) 924-7826

           

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eliminate pet over population.  There are not enough homes for all the litters being born in the Inland Empire.  Spay or neuter your pets at Pet Savers clinic for a fraction of the price you would normally pay. 

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         Commonly Asked Questions About Spaying and Neutering

 

Q. Is spay or neuter surgery paintful?  Can it harm my dog or cat?

 

A. During spay or neuter surgery, dogs and cats are fully anesthetized, so they feel no pain.  Afterwards, most animals seem to experience some discomfort, but signs of discomfort disappear within a day or two.  With pain management medication, pain may not be experienced at all.  Serious harm as a result of spay neuter surgery is extremely rare.

 

Q. Is spay neuter surgery expensive?

 

A. Spay or neuter surgery generally costs less than most major surgeries, especially if the dog or cat is young and healthy.  In the Inland Empire you are fortunate to have a subsidized low cost spay-neuter clinic to help with that expense.

 

Q. Shouldn't a female dog or cat have one litter, or at least one heat cycle, before being spayed?

 

A. To the contrary, a dog or cat has the best chance of good health if spayed before her first heat.  Early spaying reduces the risk of mammary tumors and prevents other health problems, such as life-threatening uterine infections, before aging brings greater susceptibility.

 

Q. Can a pregnant dog or cat be safely spayed?

 

A.  Many dogs and cats are spayed while pregnant to prevent the birth of puppies or kittens.  A veterinarian however, must consider the pregnant dog or cat, as well as the stage of her pregnancy, before deciding whether she is a healthy candidate for surgery.

 

Q. Don't spayed or neutered dogs and cats become overweight?

 

A.  All dogs and cats, much like their humans,  begin to gain weight as they age.  Attention to appropriate diet and exercise makes weight gain unlikely.

 

Q. At what age should my dog or cat be spayed or neutered?

 

A.  Because early spaying and neutering is best, dogs and cats usually are ready for the surgery by 2 or 3 months of age.  Pediatric surgical and anesthetic techniques make surgery at an early age more desirable.