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Spay & Neuter

Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavioral challenges.

Spay & Neuter: Caring for Your Pet and Preventing Unplanned Litters
Spaying and neutering are among the most common—and most important—procedures we offer for dogs and cats. These safe, routine surgeries help prevent unwanted pregnancies while supporting your pet’s long-term health and behavior.

Whether you’ve just adopted a young puppy or kitten, or you're considering the procedure for an adult pet, spay and neuter services play a key role in responsible pet care.

What Is Spaying or Neutering?

  • Spaying refers to the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus in female pets.

  • Neutering (also called castration) refers to the removal of the testicles in male pets.

Both procedures are performed under general anesthesia and are typically completed in a single day. Pets usually recover quickly, with most returning to normal activity within a few days.

Why It Matters

Spay and neuter procedures offer a wide range of benefits for both pets and pet parents:

Health Benefits:

  • Reduces the risk of certain cancers (mammary, uterine, testicular)

  • Eliminates the risk of life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra)

  • Can lead to a longer, healthier life

Behavioral Benefits:

  • Decreases hormone-driven behaviors like marking, roaming, and vocalizing

  • May reduce aggression or dominance behaviors in some pets

Community Benefits:

  • Helps prevent overpopulation and the strain on shelters and rescues

  • Reduces the number of homeless animals in the community

When Should My Pet Be Spayed or Neutered?

Most pets are spayed or neutered between 4 to 6 months of age, but timing can vary based on breed, size, and individual health. Your veterinarian will guide you on the ideal timing based on your pet’s needs.

What to Expect

  1. Pre-surgical exam and bloodwork to ensure your pet is healthy for anesthesia

  2. Safe anesthesia protocol tailored to your pet's size, age, and breed

  3. Surgical sterilization performed by an experienced veterinary team in a sterile environment

  4. Monitoring and pain control throughout the procedure and during recovery

  5. Discharge instructions and home care plan to help your pet heal comfortably

We also provide optional post-operative checkups to ensure the incision is healing properly and that your pet is back to their usual self.

Spaying or neutering is a simple procedure that leads to lifelong health and behavioral benefits. Our team is here to answer any questions and support you every step of the way—from the first exam through full recovery.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

FAQs

We have provided some answers to our most common questions.

By Oregon law, a licensed veterinarian must have a valid Veterinary-Client-Patient relationship with you and your animal to provide veterinary services. A valid VCPR cannot be established online, via e-mail, or over the phone. It can only be established by a veterinarian performing a physical examination of your animal. This means that the veterinarian has seen the animal within the last year and is personally acquainted with the care of the animal by virtue of a physical examination of the animal or by medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept. A VCPR must be in place for a veterinarian to be able to legally provide treatment, prescribe medications, or administer vaccines to an animal. The veterinarian must have examined the animal within the last year to establish the VCPR.

Yes, at Willakenzie Animal Clinic, we currently do not offer walk-in appointments.

At Willakenzie Animal Clinic, we provide veterinary services to both canines and felines.

At Willakenzie Animal Clinic, we accept CareCredit, which provides payment plans for veterinary care.

At Willakenzie Animal Clinic, we accept cash, checks, all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and CareCredit.