Prior to surgery, all patients receive a thorough pre-anesthetic physical exam. Any potential problems result in a phone call to you and are discussed at that time.  We also offer a pre-anesthetic blood screen, recommended for all surgical candidates.  Pre-surgical EKG’s can also be performed prior to administering anesthesia.

Since neutering is a surgical procedure, it is performed with the cat placed under general anesthesia.  The pet sleeps through the entire operation.  Safety is our primary concern.  We use the safest anesthesia for your individual pet.  The surgery is performed in an operating room by a licensed veterinarian, scrubbed and gloved, using a freshly sterilized instruments for each individual patient, to help prevent post surgical infections.  Your pet's vital signs are constantly monitored and recorded by a technician until he is fully awake and stable.

Very little care is required at home after hospital discharge.  Usually there are no sutures to be removed.  The incision must be kept as clean and dry as possible.  Very rarely a cat may lick excessively at the incision, irritating the site and causing complications with healing.  Try not to allow this and call the clinic if it persists.

We strive to perform the neuter, and all our surgical procedures, with the highest medical standards set forth by our profession.  If you have any questions about this procedure or your pet, please do not hesitate to ask.  Whenever you are ready to schedule your cat’s neuter surgery, just call.  Our receptionist will be happy to set up the appointment and give you further instructions.