Spay & Neuter

Veterinaire Pet Care provides comprehensive pet spay and neuter services for cats and dogs in Jersey City. These important surgical procedures help address the serious issue of pet overpopulation in New Jersey and nationwide. Many shelter animals are rescued from the streets and cruelty, while others are surrendered by their families. Countless more never reach shelters and suffer without proper care. Pet spay and neuter procedures prevent accidental births and represent the most effective and humane way to save animal lives.

When to Schedule Your Pet Spay and Neuter Procedure

Cats can become pregnant as early as five months old, and dogs as early as six months old, with each capable of having two to three litters annually. For questions about the optimal timing for your pet’s spay and neuter surgery, please contact us at (201) 839-6939.Ā 

Health Benefits of Pet Spay and Neuter Surgery

Having your pet spayed or neutered allows them to live a longer, healthier life by reducing or eliminating:

  • The risk of breast cancer and dangerous uterine infections in females and prostate problems and testicular cancer in males
  • Your pet’s urge to roam searching for a mate, decreasing chances of getting lost, fighting with other animals, or being hit by a car
  • Frustration from resisting natural mating urges, resulting in a more contented family companion who is less distracted and more trainable
  • The tendency to bite, while still maintaining protective instincts toward home and family (aggression differs from protectiveness)
  • Messy heat cycles in females and the attraction of unwanted males
  • Unexpected expenses for food or veterinary care if an unplanned litter occurs
  • Behavioral issues such as spraying, vocalizing, or marking territory

Additionally, many Jersey City communities offer lower licensing fees and other benefits for spayed or neutered companion animals.

Understanding Pet Spay and Neuter Procedures

Spay Surgery: The surgical removal of a female animal’s reproductive organs to prevent pregnancy.

Neuter Surgery: The surgical removal of a male animal’s testicles to prevent him from impregnating females.

Both procedures are performed while animals are under general anesthesia, ensuring they experience no pain during surgery. While some post-operative discomfort may occur, our veterinary team provides appropriate medication to ease any soreness.

When you hear someone refer to an animal as “fixed” or “altered,” it means the animal has undergone a spay or neuter procedure.

Schedule Your Pet’s Spay or Neuter Surgery

Veterinaire Pet Care is committed to providing safe, professional pet spay and neuter services. Contact us today at (201) 839-6939 to schedule your pet’s procedure or to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.