Benefits of Our Spay & Neuter Clinic
At Ambassador Dog & Cat Hospital, we recognize the importance of spaying and neutering your cats and dogs. By having your cat & dog spayed or neutered, you can help control the pet population, reducing the number of stray cats and dogs in your community. Additionally, these routine surgeries can save you from the potential expenses associated with caring for unplanned litters or treating health issues that may arise due to reproductive complications.
Your dog or cat's health is our top priority. We take precautions to ensure a safe and successful surgery. These include pre-operative blood work, pain medication, and monitoring during and after surgery. We do everything we can to ensure that your companion is comfortable and pain-free from start to finish.
Don't hesitate to consult with our veterinarians at Ambassador Dog & Cat Hospital about spaying or neutering your cat or dog. Take this responsible step towards ensuring their long-term health and well-being, while making a positive impact on animal welfare in Los Angeles.
The Reality of Animal Shelters in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Animal Services takes in approximately 60,000 cats and dogs every year. This number does not include dogs and cats taken in by private rescue agencies across the city.
By spaying or neutering your cat or dog, you can help reduce the number of animals that end up in Los Angeles shelters.
Spay & Neuter Procedures & Their Benefits
Spaying or neutering your dog or cat is crucial for their health and well-being, and it can also help make them easier to handle. Learn more about what happens during each procedure and the benefits you and your pet can experience:
Cat & Dog Neutering (Males)
Neutering procedures surgically remove the testicles from male cats and dogs, preventing them from fathering litters.
Cats: Cat neutering can effectively reduce unwanted behaviors like spraying, roaming, and aggression towards other cats.
Dogs: Dog neutering can help reduce aggression, 'humping,' and attempts to escape your home or yard.
Cat & Dog Spaying (Females)
During dog or cat spaying, a veterinarian surgically removes the reproductive organs of female cats or dogs. This surgery prevents your cat or dog from getting pregnant.
Cats: Cat spaying can help prevent her from exhibiting behaviors such as trying to escape, roaming, yowling, and urinating outside the litter box.
Dogs: Dog spaying is important for preventing pyometra (womb infection) and mammary tumors by preventing their heat cycle.
When to Spay or Neuter Your Cat or Dog
Nobody knows your cat or dog's health better than their veterinarian. Although we provide general spay and neuter guidelines below, it is always best to consult your veterinarian.
Spaying & Neutering FAQs
Please read the answers to our clients' most frequently asked questions about spay and neuter procedures.