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SPAY & NEUTER PROCEDURE
The Spay Procedure
Every spay/neuter begins with an examination of your pet by a surgeon, during which you can ask any questions you may have. Follow-up care at Haven Humane is available during recovery Monday-Thursday. Our spay/neuter services include::
• Safe anesthesia designed to minimize stress and ensure a smooth recovery.
• Pain management before and after surgery.
• Attention and recovery by skilled veterinary technicians who continuously monitor your pet before, during, and after surgery with state-of-the-art equipment. Pets recover on cushioned beds with heated pads and blankets.
• A green tattoo on their stomach indicating that they have been altered.
***If you do not have proof of a rabies vaccination at the time of check-in, one will be required at the time of surgery.
We offer addional medical services during surgery: microchipping, umbilical hernia repair, vaccinations, heartworm testing, FelV/FIV testing, flea and heartworm preventative, IV fluids, ear mite treatment, and ear and eye examinations.
Prpare for surgery
HOW TO PREPARE FOR SURGERY
To help keep surgery a positive experience for you and your pet, our surgical staff asks that you:
• The night before surgery do not feed your pet after 10:00 pm. Water is okay.
• Check in your pet between 7:30-8:00 am the day of the surgery. You will be checked in first come, first served.
• Allow one hour for check-in on the day of surgery.
• If you would like to expedite your check-in time, download and fill out the surgery form below.
• After surgery pick-up time is between 3 pm-4 pm.
Surgery form
post surgical care
POST SURGICAL CARE
Your animal has been hospitalized or had surgery and requires special care and supervision upon returning home.
Post-surgical re-check exams are at no extra charge within ten days. You will be responsible for the cost of any medications or procedures necessary.
If any of the following symptoms occur, please contact our hospital for a re-check exam at (530) 241-1658.
- Loss of appetite for more than two days
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Refusal to drink water for more than one day
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Vomiting, Diarrhea
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Temperatures above 102.5° or below 99.5
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Excessive pain or discomfort
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Depression, Weakness
Check the incision two times daily for swelling or draining. Do not allow the incision to get wet or soiled. An e-collar cone is recommended and should be worn for 7-10 days.
Your pet will have a green permanent tattoo on their abdomen, marking that they have been altered.
Restrict activity for 7-10 days to inside the house or other clean, dry, confined areas. Use shredded paper as litter for cats for seven days following the surgery.
If you have an after-hours medical emergency, we recommend calling our Animal Control line at (530) 245-1184.
Feed your pet a regular diet. If prescribed medication, give it as directed on the bottle.
Unless noted otherwise, suture removal is not required as we use dissolvable sutures.
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