FAQs

Spaying and neutering your pet offers numerous benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: Reduces the risk of certain cancers and infections, such as pyometra in females and testicular cancer in males.
• Behavioral Improvements: Helps reduce unwanted behaviors such as aggression, marking territory, and roaming.
• Community Impact: Contributes to controlling the pet population, reducing the number of homeless animals, and improving overall community health.

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane method of managing feral cat populations. It involves:

• Trapping: Capturing feral cats for evaluation and surgery.
• Neutering/Spaying: Performing the surgery to prevent further reproduction.
• Return: Releasing the cats back to their original location, where they can live out their lives.

TNR is important because it helps stabilize feral cat populations, reduces the number of kittens born, and improves the health and well-being of community cats.

We provide a range of surgical services, including:

• Spay/Neuter Surgeries: Essential for controlling pet populations.
• Soft Tissue Surgeries: These include hernia repairs and tumor removals.
• Orthopedic Surgeries: Including fracture repairs and other bone-related procedures.

We prioritize the safety and comfort of all animals through strict protocols:

• Anesthesia: We use modern anesthetic techniques tailored to each animal’s needs.
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring during surgery to ensure vital signs remain stable.
• Pain Management: Administering appropriate pain relief before, during, and after surgery to ensure a comfortable recovery.

On surgery day:

• Drop-off: Scheduled in the morning before 9 AM. Pickup will vary between 12 PM and 5 PM.
• Paperwork: You will complete authorization forms and provide a history if not already done over the phone.
• Communication: The doctor will call you to discuss final details, any abnormal findings, and the procedure itself. Please note that shorter consultations may occur due to higher case loads aimed at providing affordable services.

After surgery, general aftercare includes:

• Pain Management: Follow the prescribed pain relief regimen.
• Activity Restrictions: Limit your pet’s activity to promote healing.
• Monitoring: Watch for signs of complications such as excessive swelling, bleeding, or lethargy. More detailed discharge instructions will be provided at the time of pick-up.

Recovery typically requires restricted activity for about two weeks. We will ask you to send a picture update in 7 days and recommend following up with Tama Veterinary Hospital or your primary veterinarian for suture removal.

While spaying and neutering are generally safe, some risks include:

• Anesthesia Risks: Potential reactions to anesthesia, which are minimized through careful monitoring and protocols.
• Surgical Complications: Rare complications like infection or bleeding can occur. Our veterinary team takes precautions to minimize these risks.

Yes, as long as they are scheduled in advance, multiple pets are welcome for surgery.

To prepare your pet for surgery:

• Fasting: Ensure your pet does not eat after midnight before the surgery.
• Medications: Bring any medications your pet is currently taking.
• Buster Collar: Please bring a buster collar unless you prefer to purchase one from us.

If you notice any signs of complications, such as excessive swelling, bleeding, or unusual behavior, contact us or your primary veterinarian immediately for guidance.

You can support TNR efforts by:

• Volunteering: Helping with trapping and caring for community cats.
• Donating: Contributing to local shelters or TNR programs.
• Advocating: Spreading awareness about the importance of TNR. While we do not coordinate directly with TNR programs, we offer affordable spay and neuter services for community cats.

If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to us via phone or email. We’re here to help!