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Cat and Dog Spay and Neuter in Staten Island, NY

If you’re bringing in a new puppy or kitten for their first checkup, anticipate a discussion with your veterinarian about spaying and neutering. Cat and dog spay and neuter surgeries are highly commonplace, and they go a long way towards counteracting the overpopulation of strays. However, dog and cat spay and neuter in Staten Island, NY also has many health and behavior benefits for pets, and helps families to live in more comfortable harmony with their four-legged companions. We’re dedicated to making and keeping pets well here in Staten Island, and we believe that having your dog or cat spayed or neutered can extend their lifespan and greatly improve their quality of life. Get started by calling us at (718) 987-7777.

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Why Dogs and Cats Should Be Spayed and Neutered

At Dongan Hills Veterinary Practice and Integrative Wellness Center, we recommend having your dog or cat spayed or neutered at about 6 months of age. For some larger breeds, we may suggest waiting until they’re 7-8 months of age. Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancies, dog and cat spay and neuter surgeries can also reduce or eliminate the following:

Cat and Dog Spaying

  • Spotting
  • Going into heat
  • The urge to roam
  • Pyometra (severe uterine infection)
  • Uterine cancer
  • Breast cancer

Cat and Dog Neutering

  • Spraying
  • Aggression
  • Roaming
  • Constant barking
  • Mounting objects/other animals
  • Testicular and prostate cancers

Caring for Your Spayed or Neutered Dog or Cat in Staten Island

Cat and dog spaying and neutering is much like other surgeries in that your pet will need time at home to recover, and will need to be seen within 2 weeks to have their stitches removed. We require that you keep your pet quiet and minimally active for the first week–that means no running, jumping, or rowdy play time. When you take your pet out into the yard to go to the bathroom, keeping them on a leash.

We can provide Elizabethan collars for pets most likely to lick, bite, or chew at their stitches, and are happy to offer advice whenever it’s needed. Should you have any questions, concerns, or updates for us regarding your pet’s recovery, please contact us immediately.

Having your beloved companion undergo surgery can be stressful. However, spaying and neutering is one of the smartest, most humane things we can do for our four-legged family members. If you would like to discuss the spaying and neutering procedures we perform and how they’ll benefit your pet, call us at (718) 987-7777 to set up a consultation.