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Trust your pet’s neutering journey to our family—gentle expertise for a healthier, longer life together.
Our dedicated team is here to provide expert neutering care for your pet—because they're family and deserve the safest procedure to ensure their health and happiness for years to come!
You love your furry family member and want the best possible care for their health. Making decisions about neutering your dog or cat can feel overwhelming. However, it’s an essential part of responsible pet ownership that helps control the pet population while providing health benefits for your beloved companion.
At Broadway Veterinary Hospital, we understand the special bond you share with your pet. Our team of compassionate veterinarians, all proud UC Davis graduates, provides gentle, expert neutering services in a warm, family-owned setting where your pet’s comfort and well-being always come first. With decades of combined experience and a genuine love for animals, we’re here to make this important procedure as stress-free as possible for both you and your four-legged friend.
Essentially, neutering is the removal of your pet’s reproductive gonads. In male animals, neutering may also be called castration, which refers to removing the testicles. In females, the uterus and ovaries are removed, and the process is referred to as spaying.
Spaying and neutering are excellent for maintaining population control, limiting the number of new animals that pop up as strays, in shelters and pounds, and the need for euthanasia in the future. This is because there will be fewer pregnancies, fewer puppies and kittens, and fewer pets without safe and warm homes.
However, neutering is also beneficial for many pets. Not only are they more likely to have fewer behavioral problems, but neutering also reduces the odds of your furry friend developing some reproductive cancers and diseases. You’ll also notice your pet is less territorial and likely to urinate in inappropriate spaces, less likely to leave home in search of a mating partner, and less likely to get hurt in fights or vehicular accidents.
Your pet’s health is our expertise, which is why local news outlets like Fox40 News and Good Day Sacramento regularly invite Dr. Sam Varon to share essential pet care information, from emerging health concerns to answering everyday pet questions. When you choose Broadway Veterinary Hospital, you’re choosing care backed by expertise that Sacramento trusts.
There are different age recommendations for pets who are underweight or at greater risk of complications during surgical procedures. We usually recommend spaying and neutering around 6-8 months for smaller breeds and over a year for larger breeds. Different breeds, species, and health conditions may need to undergo this surgery after more or less time has passed.
We encourage you to visit the vet if you’re unsure when you should neuter your dog or cat. Your veterinarian can pass a more thorough and safe judgment after seeing your furry friend in person and reviewing their existing medical records. For example, if you have an underweight pet for their age, your vet may suggest waiting until they are older to ensure the procedure is safe.
When it comes to your pet’s neutering procedure, trust the compassionate, family-owned team at Broadway Veterinary Hospital. Our UC Davis-trained veterinarians bring decades of combined experience to every procedure, ensuring your furry family member receives the highest quality care in a warm, welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on our gentle approach, advanced surgical facilities, and comprehensive aftercare support that helps your pet recover quickly and comfortably.
Your pet deserves nothing but the best care, and that’s exactly what we provide at Broadway Veterinary Hospital. From our pre-surgical consultations to our detailed post-operative instructions, we’re with you every step of the way during this important part of your pet’s healthcare journey. For more information about our neutering services or to schedule a consultation for your beloved companion, please call us today at (916) 446-6154 or visit our contact form.
Every neutering procedure requires a consultation, as this helps ensure your furry friend is a ready candidate. For example, your pet may need to meet a certain weight, get certain shots and vaccines, or heal from illnesses before undergoing the procedure.
Your furry friend will generally be put under anesthesia before they are neutered, as this will keep them from feeling any pain and also to stay still during the procedure. We’ll typically use general anesthesia during the neutering procedure, carefully monitoring their well-being to mitigate any risk of complication. The risk of death following a neutering procedure is very low, according to Science Direct. Only 3.3 out of 10,000 (0.03%) of spay and neuter procedures will result in loss of life.
During the procedure, the veterinarian will make an incision in the scrotum or between the scrotum and the prepuce. The testicles are then removed through the incision, and the incision is then closed. Typically, the incision will be closed with sutures. We’ll then closely monitor your furry friend, ensuring they’re stable and safe to return home.
Don’t wait any longer to forge a lifelong relationship with your friendly veterinarian.
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