Pet Spaying and Neutering
Our experienced veterinarians are highly trained in pet spaying and neutering operations in Cocoa, FL, as a key way to support your companion’s health and promote responsible pet ownership..
Pet Spay and Neuter at Cocoa Veterinary Hospital in Cocoa, FL
Our veterinary team takes every precaution so that your pet receives the highest-quality care during their spay or neuter. We perform a physical exam and pre-anesthetic testing before surgery, monitor your pet during surgery, and provide appropriate pain medication to keep your pet comfortable during recovery.
The Benefits of Spaying Your Pet
Spaying your pet has many benefits. The procedure, which prevents female animals from becoming pregnant and reproducing, can help your dog or cat live a longer, healthier life. Spaying will not change your pet’s personality.
By spaying your female pet, you’re protecting her against potentially deadly diseases, including bacterial infections, reproductive tract diseases, and several types of cancer. You also won’t have to worry about her going into heat. This means avoiding the mess that often accompanies the heat cycle in female dogs and the pacing and crying that happens with female cats. In addition, spaying your pet will help control the dog and cat overpopulation problem, keeping more animals out of shelters.
Spaying, which involves removing the ovaries and uterus, is a surgical procedure and does need to be performed with the pet under anesthesia. We follow strict protocols and continually monitor your pet’s vital signs to help ensure her safety. Please see the descriptions under Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring for more information on what we do to keep your pet safe.
Why Neutering Your Pet is Important for His Health
Neutering likewise has a wide range of advantages. Much like spaying, this procedure stops male animals from reproducing in order to prevent numerous diseases as well as better ensure they don’t develop behavior problems associated with the reproductive cycle.
Neutering pets dramatically reduces the risk for prostate and testicular cancer, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. Neutering will also reduce or eliminate undesirable and embarrassing behavior, including roaming, fighting, humping, and spraying. In addition, neutering your pet will help control the dog and cat overpopulation problem, keeping more animals out of shelters.
Since neutering removes the testicles, it must be performed with the pet under anesthesia. As with all other surgical procedures, we approach this operation with the utmost care, following strict protocols and thoroughly monitoring your pet’s health at every step, including conducting thorough pre-surgical screenings.
Trust Cocoa Veterinary Hospital for Your Pet’s Care
When pet owners need pet spaying and neutering in Cocoa, FL, Cocoa Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of care. Our experienced veterinarians and caring staff are dedicated to ensuring that your pet’s procedure is as smooth and stress-free as possible. We are here to answer any questions you may have and to support you in making the best decisions for your pet’s health.