Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic for Dogs and Cats in Tracy

The Pet Advocate is a Tracy clinic for planned spay and neuter, dental cleanings, and vaccines for healthy dogs and cats. Compassionate, low-cost spay and neuter services help Tracy and nearby pet families protect their pets' health without putting essential care out of reach.

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Affordable, Caring Surgery for Dogs and Cats

We provide affordable spay and neuter surgeries in Tracy designed around pet comfort, responsible care, and long-term pet health. Spaying or neutering may offer medical and behavioral benefits while helping reduce pet overpopulation, and we're always glad to talk through what's right for your pet.

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Trusted Veterinary Care

  • • Caring and professional veterinary staff

  • • Pet wellbeing focused care

  • • Veterinary leadership from Mike Wesselink, DVM, a UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2015 graduate

  • • Clinic setting designed for healthy animals

  • • Clear preparation and recovery guidance

We focus on fundamental veterinary services rather than adding unnecessary complexity to the visit. You'll see our prices, what the visit involves, and how to prepare before you book.

Spay, Neuter, and Preventive Care Options

The Pet Advocate offers practical care options for dogs and cats, with service suitability discussed during scheduling. Current fees and available add-ons appear on the clinic’s prices and rates page, which is more reliable than estimates that may not reflect your pet’s size or needs.

Why Pet Owners In and Around Tracy Choose The Pet Advocate

  • Affordable Care: The clinic makes essential surgery more accessible while directing owners to current pricing before they commit.

  • Compassionate Team: Caring veterinary staff focus on pet wellbeing and help owners understand each stage of the appointment.

  • Simple Scheduling: The online appointment request process makes it easier to review options and plan care ahead.

  • Clear Next Steps: Owners receive practical preparation and aftercare guidance specific to their pet and scheduled service.

  • Preventive Services: Safe, affordable vaccinations for pets of different ages are available alongside wellness care and dog and cat dental cleaning, subject to clinical guidance and service availability.

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Care That Local Pet Families Recommend

Reviewers often describe our staff as caring, professional, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Google reviewer Moon P wrote, “Great Vet!! The staff was very professional and very helpful.”


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Google reviewer Kathy Brunk described the staff as “very professional and very helpful.”


Kathy Brunk

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Google reviewer Valerie Thomey said her three kittens got great care and that questions and concerns were answered.


Valerie Thomey

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These published reviews provide relevant evidence about patient experience because they address communication, staff conduct, affordability, and recovery. Individual outcomes vary, and no review can predict how a specific pet will respond to surgery.

What to Expect at Your Pet’s Appointment

Instructions may vary according to species, sex, size, age, health history, and scheduled services. Following the veterinary team’s specific guidance is more important than relying on general preparation advice found elsewhere.

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Spay and Neuter Requirements at a Glance

Please look these over before you book.

  • Age: 4 months to 7 years
  • Weight: dogs 3 to 100 lbs, cats at least 2 lbs
  • Health: free from ongoing conditions such as seizures, diabetes, heart conditions, vomiting, diarrhea, or skin disease. Males with undescended testicles need an exam first.
  • Females: not nursing or lactating, no birth in the past 4 months, no history of C-sections or other abdominal surgeries, and not overweight (at our veterinarian's discretion)
  • Breeds: Pugs, Boston Terriers, and Boxers are usually accepted. We aren't able to book French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Rottweilers, Persians, or other flat-faced cat breeds for surgery, so give us a call and we'll talk through your pet's needs.
  • Bloodwork: pets 5 years and older have pre-anesthetic bloodwork before surgery
  • Vaccines: strongly encouraged before surgery
  • Arrival: dogs on a leash and cats in their own carrier, one cat per carrier
  • Deposit: $20 per pet, non-refundable, due at booking, and applied to your total on surgery day. You can reschedule up to 72 hours ahead with no new deposit.

See the full surgery requirements

Book Spay or Neuter Online · Call to book: 209-879-9367

Frequently Asked Questions

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Schedule Affordable Care Today

We'd love to meet your dog or cat and give them affordable, caring surgery right here in Tracy. Book online when you're ready, or give us a call and we'll help you choose the right appointment.