Spaying

As a pet owner, it’s important that your female cat or dog receives the preventative care it needs to stay happy and healthy. At Glastonbury Animal Hospital in Marlborough and Glastonbury, CT, we provide various services, such as spaying, to prevent contagious diseases and improve your pet’s overall well-being. Before visiting us, learn more about this procedure below:

Understanding Spaying

Spaying, also known as a ovariohysterectomy, is a surgical procedure that is performed by our licensed veterinarians. It involves removing a female pet's reproductive organs through a routine abdominal surgery. Both ovaries and the uterus are removed, eliminating the ability to reproduce while conferring lifelong health advantages. The surgery is typically performed when pets are young, before the first heat cycle occurs. It prevents reproductive cancers and uterine infections that can occur later in life. Spaying requires general anesthesia and an incision site on the abdomen that is approximately two to four inches long.

Benefits of Spaying for Female Pet Health

Spaying provides a variety of benefits for your pet’s health. Some of these benefits include:

•           Reduces uterine infections and uterine cancer

•           Reduces mammary gland tumors and breast cancer

•           Prevents false pregnancies

•           Lowers complications from heat cycles

It also minimizes roaming, aggression, and moodiness associated with hormones and heat. The preventative care provided by spaying leads to improved health and well-being.

Recovery After Spaying

While spay surgery is routine, pets require at-home aftercare during the recovery period. This involves checking the incision site daily for signs of infection, preventing strenuous activity for 7 to 10 days, and following all prescribed medication plans. Most pets gradually return to normal behavior within a week or two after surgery. We also recommend scheduling a follow-up exam to ensure your cat or dog is healing properly.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you are considering spaying, our team at Glastonbury Animal Hospital in Marlborough and Glastonbury, CT, can help. To learn more about the procedure or to schedule your appointment, contact our Marlborough office at (860) 295-3939 or our Glastonbury location at (860) 633-8394 today. When you need a veterinarian near me, we are happy to assist you!