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Skilled Kitchener & Waterloo Spaying & Neutering Services

Whether you’ve just adopted a new kitten or rescued a dog, you want to enjoy their company for as long as you can. One of the best ways you can help your pet enjoy a long life alongside other benefits is by spaying or neutering them. As such, it’s vital that you select a veterinary professional with the skills to help ensure a smooth and stress-free surgery for your companion. If you’re ready to stop searching, Blue Cross Animal Hospital Kitchener is here for you.

We’re proud to serve as a dependable spay and neuter clinic to Kitchener residents and those in its surrounding communities. One of the defining features of our practice is that we treat every cat and dog who walks through our doors like family. You can breathe easy knowing that our staff will show them compassion and kindness while respecting their personal boundaries. Reach out to us today to book your pet’s next visit and discover how our spay and neutering services are right for them!

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3 Benefits of Spaying & Neutering

There are various benefits to our Kitchener spaying and neutering services that help make them ideal options for pets of all ages. However, it’s normal to feel apprehensive about your pet undergoing a surgical procedure. When you meet with our staff for the first time, we’ll explain some of the benefits of our procedures. Some of the reasons spaying and neutering may be ideal for your cat or dog include:

Improving Life Expectancy:

One of the most significant benefits of spaying and neutering is that they can help increase your pet's overall life expectancy. Spaying and neutering eliminate the chance of your pet developing certain cancers, like ovarian and testicular cancer. Normally, dogs live an additional 1-3 years, while cats can have 3-5 years added to their lives.

Reducing Unwanted Behaviours:

When you have a cat or dog with intact reproductive organs, they are known to have roaming urges. Roaming increases your companion's chance of contracting harmful diseases and viruses as well as injuring themselves. By having your pet spayed or neutered, you help regulate their behaviour.

Preventing Overpopulation

The process of capturing, impounding, and euthanizing stray cats and dogs places a tremendous burden on organizations across Canada each year. When you have your pet neutered or spayed, you help combat overpopulation and prevent the suffering of countless cats and dogs.

Spaying vs. Neutering

Although most pet owners have heard of spaying and neutering, they may not necessarily know what either procedure entails. That’s why our knowledgeable and informative veterinary team is here to give you the details you need to make confident decisions in your pet’s best interests. From answering your questions to breaking down each type of procedure, we’ll assist you in any way our team can.

Spaying and neutering are veterinary surgical procedures that remove the ovaries and uterus of female pets or testicles of male pets. Although both procedures differ from one another, they both begin with an in-depth wellness examination. Our veterinarian will also look to see if your pet is up to date with their vaccinations and potentially recommend blood work. If your pet is given the green light, we’ll have you drop them off in the morning and come back later in the day when the procedure is complete. Our veterinarian will administer anesthesia, remove their ovaries and uterus, or testicles, and close the area with sutures.

Spay & Neuter FAQs

At Blue Cross Animal Hospital Kitchener, we never want you to feel like you can’t approach our spay and neuter clinic with questions. That’s why our friendly veterinary team is here to answer any and all of your questions. Some of the most frequently asked questions about our Kitchener spaying and neutering offerings include:

What should I do after my pet's procedure?

Following your pet’s procedure, we highly recommend keeping them in a secluded space that’s away from activity for 5-10 days. It’s crucial that your pet gets rest and that their incision site has time to heal properly. If you have to walk your dog, using a short leash and keeping walks to small sessions can help.

Will spaying or neutering change my pet's personality?

Once your pet no longer has the urge to mate, you’ll notice they may be calmer and more content. You can breathe easy knowing that cats and dogs normally end up being more affectionate after spaying or neutering.

When should I bring my pet in to get neutered or spayed?

Our spay and neuter clinic recommends spaying or neutering your pet early in their life to help reduce the chance of reproduction-related complications. Depending on your companion’s overall condition, it can be safe to bring them in for an appointment as soon as 3-6 months of age.

Your Kitchener Spay & Neuter Clinic

At Blue Cross Animal Hospital Kitchener, we’re passionate about helping your pet enjoy a longer, more comfortable life. We accomplish both goals by offering efficient spay and neuter services to Kitchener families and those in its surrounding areas. Whether your pet is a current or new patient, we’ll treat them with the kindness and respect they deserve. Contact us today to schedule your pet’s next appointment with our Kitchener spay and neuter clinic!