Dog & Cat Wellness Care 

Spay and Neuter Services

While specific treatments vary widely to address each patient individually, all canine and feline visitors to our clinic will have access to wellness services that include:

• Complete physical examinations
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Digital radiology & ultrasound
• Wellness blood work including complete blood chemistry panel
• Heartworm detection and treatment
• Flea & tick prevention
• Professional pet nutritional counseling
• Vaccination against the most relevant canine and feline diseases including:
  • Rabies
  • Canine Distemper/Parvovirus
  • Canine Leptospirosis
  • Canine Lyme
  • Canine Influenza
  • Bordetella
  • Feline Distemper and Respiratory Viruses

As animal lovers, we value each pet's life. This is why we, along with the Humane Society of the United States and numerous other animal shelters and rescue groups urge pet owners to have their dogs, cats, or other pets spayed or neutered. Doing so can help save lives, and this is why our veterinary hospital provides important spay and neuter services for dogs, cats, and other pets. There are millions of homeless animals in the United States, many of whom are euthanized when homes for them cannot be found. By spaying and neutering your pets, you can do your part to stop this tragic cycle. To learn more about our spay and neuter services, contact us today.

​Spaying refers to the removal of a female animal's reproductive organ, while neutering refers to a similar procedure performed for male animals. Spaying or neutering is not thought to affect a pet's personality, which is more influenced by genetics than sex hormones. And without a concept of sexual identity, spayed and neutered pets do not experience any kind of inner crisis as a result of the physical changes brought about by the procedure. Spayed and neutered pets live happy and healthy lives, and their owner's have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their pet's offspring will not end up homeless or in a shelter.
Additionally, spaying and neutering can help to prevent certain diseases, such as pyometra (a disease of the uterus most common in female dogs) and prostate disease, among others.

Spaying and neutering are the only 100 percent effective methods of birth control in animals. The Humane Society estimates that there are between six and eight million homeless animals in the United States. For each of these pet owners who visit us, we provide thorough aftercare information to help pets enjoy the healthiest possible recovery from the procedure.

Surgical Procedures

Our complete veterinary surgical services provide solutions to all kinds of pet health issues, from routine to advanced procedures. The skilled, knowledgeable and well-trained veterinarians at the Dog, Cat & Bird Clinic aim to conduct each and every surgery in accordance with the highest standards of quality and attention to detail. Should your companion require surgery, you can rest assured that our staff will provide them with the most compassionate and attentive treatment available. Should your pet require advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, or neurologic attention, trusted veterinary surgical specialists will be recommended.We offer our patients a range of surgical procedures, including:

• Spays and neuters
• Soft tissue surgery
• Mass removal including treatment for eyelid tumors
• Routine dental surgery and extractions with access to dental X-ray
• Canine and feline cystotomies
• Exploratory surgeries
• Basic veterinary orthopedics

​For questions about other surgical procedures, please contact the office to speak with a member of our staff.
To ensure the highest degree of safety in every surgical procedure, our veterinarians take a number of precautionary measures when treating your pet. Surgery protocol for each patient at The Dog, Cat and Bird clinic includes:

• Complete physical exam prior to surgery.
• Pre-anesthetic blood work is recommended on all patients or record of blood work within the last two months to make sure all data is up to date.
• Vaccination check.
• Anesthesia provided by a certified veterinary technician with close monitoring during surgery.
• IV catheter placement unless otherwise specified.
• Pain management solutions following treatment.
• Post surgical monitoring.

At The Dog, Cat and Bird Clinic, we believe comprehensive pain management is the key to easing the discomfort your pet may experience due to any medical or surgical procedure. We also aim to help improve the healing process as a whole during that time.