Veterinary Services
Pet Spay and Neuter at Best Friends Veterinary Center in Grafton, WI
Best Friends Veterinary Center in Grafton, WI, offers expert spay and neuter services to prevent reproduction, with tailored procedures for both female and male pets.
Pet Spay and Neuter in Grafton, WI
Deciding to spay or neuter your pet is a significant step toward ensuring their health and well-being. At Best Friends Veterinary Center in Grafton, WI, we offer comprehensive pet spay and neuter services designed to enhance your pet’s quality of life and contribute to the broader goal of reducing pet overpopulation.
Spaying and Neutering Benefits
- Reduced Aggression: Both male and female pets often display less aggressive behavior after spaying or neutering.
- Decreased Roaming: Pets that are not neutered are more likely to roam in search of mates. In fact, a significant percentage of dogs hit by cars are unneutered males.
- Prevention of Overpopulation: Spaying and neutering help to control the number of animals in shelters, reducing the number of pets that are euthanized each year.
- Lower Risk of Certain Diseases: Spaying can reduce the risk of mammary gland tumors and eliminate the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers. Neutering can lower the risk of prostate cancer and prevent testicular cancer.
- Reduction in Behavioral Issues: These procedures can help eliminate unwanted behaviors such as urine marking, spraying, and heat cycles.
Understanding the Procedure
Spaying is the surgical removal of a female pet’s ovaries and uterus. In some cases, only the ovaries are removed, especially if the procedure is done laparoscopically.
Neutering refers to the removal of a male pet’s testicles.
Both procedures are performed under anesthesia, ensuring your pet remains comfortable and pain-free throughout the process. Our team at Best Friends Veterinary Center focuses on minimizing stress and discomfort through:
- Advanced Pain Management: We employ preemptive pain management techniques, including local anesthetics and pain medications, to ensure your pet experiences minimal discomfort both during and after the surgery.
- Low-Stress Handling: We use gentle techniques and anti-anxiety medications to make your pet’s experience as calm and positive as possible.
Additional Services and Considerations
During the spay or neuter procedure, we can also perform other necessary evaluations or treatments, such as:
- Hip X-Rays: For breeds prone to hip dysplasia, we may take X-rays while your pet is under anesthesia to assess and address potential issues early.
- GDV Prevention: We can perform stomach tacking for dogs at risk of bloat.
- Other Procedures: Depending on your pet’s needs, we might address issues such as retained baby teeth, cherry eye, or other conditions.
Preparing for Surgery
Before your pet’s procedure, we will discuss all available options with you, including:
- Pre-Anesthetic Blood Testing: To ensure your pet is fit for surgery.
- Pre-Anesthetic Heart Screening: ECG screening and ProBNP heart muscle enzyme screening are both used to ensure normal heart function prior to anesthesia.
- Surgery Laser and Therapy Laser Use: To further minimize pain and promote faster healing.
Please watch our informational videos on spaying and neutering to help you prepare for your pet’s surgery and understand the available options.
Book Appointment
If you have any questions about pet spay and neuter services or wish to book appointment, contact Best Friends Veterinary Center in Grafton, WI. We are here to provide the best care for your pet and help you make informed decisions about their health.
We proudly serve pets from Grafton, Saukville, Port Washington, Cedarburg, Thiensville, and the surrounding areas.