Spaying

At Sherwood Family Pet Clinic, our team provides the Sherwood pet community with a variety of services from annual check-ups to preventative care, including pet surgery. At our animal hospital, we also provide pet surgery, which includes cat spaying and dog spaying, one of the services frequently requested by pet parents.

What To Expect

When you bring your feline or canine to our clinic, our veterinarian will discuss with you if your pet can undergo the surgical procedure. Your pet's age, size, health, and whether he or she is vaccinated may be factors in determining when surgery can take place.

Cat Spaying

Age-wise, kittens can have the procedure at 6 to 8 weeks old, but it is usually performed most often between the ages of 5 and 6 months.

Dog Spaying

For puppies, their size is a determining factor. For small and medium-sized dogs, the range is five to six months old before they experience their first heat cycle. For larger dogs weighing more than 45 pounds, the age range for the procedure for males is 9 to 15 months. For females, it is 5 to 15 months.

Your pet will receive a thorough check-up prior to the surgery, and vaccinations will be administered if necessary. If your pet is eligible for surgery, instructions to be followed the day before the procedure will be provided to you.

On the appointed day, your cat or dog, puppy, or kitten will be placed in our care, where our team of caring and compassionate professionals will make sure your pet feels safe, secure, and comfortable.

After surgery in the morning, we will keep our eyes on your fur friend to ensure all is well before sending him or her home that afternoon. Before leaving our clinic, you will be provided with instructions on how to take care of your canine or feline once he or she is home.

The Benefits of Spaying Pets

• Prevention of unwanted litters that may not find a "forever home".
• Helps to control overpopulation.
• Eliminates pets from roaming the neighborhood looking for a mate.
• Prevents medical problems.
• Prevents behavioral problems such as aggression.
• Pets spayed or neutered tend to be healthier and live longer than those not spayed or neutered.

Contact Our Animal Hospital in Sherwood, OR

When looking for a veterinarian near you, rely on our Sherwood team of veterinarians to take care of your pet's health. When it is time to have your dog or cat spayed, contact Sherwood Family Pet Clinic Monday through Saturday for appointments.