What Age Should I Spay or Neuter my Pet?

Spay/Neuter Surgery From Our Carol Stream Vet

At Carol Stream Animal Hospital, spay and neuter procedures are performed regularly by our experienced and knowledgeable Carol Stream vet. If your pet is not yet spayed or neutered, now is a good time to schedule a consultation with our veterinary team, which proudly serves Carol Stream and the surrounding areas of West Chicago, Wheaton, and Lombard. Spaying or neutering your pet can help to control the pet population and protect your pet from health and behavioral problems down the road.when to have a pet spayed/neutered from your carol stream veterinarian

When to Have a Pet Spayed/Neutered by Our Carol Stream Veterinarian

One of the most common questions new pet owners have for our Carol Stream veterinarian is "at what age should I have my pet spayed or neutered?" Simply put, there is no universal answer to this question, as recommendations will vary depending on the type of pet you have, the breed, and the size of the animal as well. In general, however, puppies and kittens are between two and six months old when they have the procedure done. It is ideal to have it done to female pets before they go into heat for the first time, but this is not 100% necessary. We will always want to be sure that your pet is a healthy size and weight before performing a spay or neuter procedure, as pets need to be placed under anesthesia for surgery.

Rest assured that your pet will be in excellent care throughout the procedure, and we carefully monitor all of your pet's vital signs while he or she is under anesthesia and until your pet has completely come out of anesthesia.

Schedule an Appointment With Our Carol Stream Vet Today!

If your pet is not yet spayed or neutered, now is a great time to schedule an appointment with our Carol Stream vet to discuss it further. You can reach our team at Carol Stream Animal Hospital by calling (630) 462-7888. We're open six days a week (including Saturdays) to work with your schedule and serve the areas of West Chicago, Wheaton, and Lombard!

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