What are the age requirements for spay and neuter surgery?

Both dogs and cats must be between 4 months and 7 years old to qualify for surgery at The Pet Advocate.

What health conditions disqualify pets from surgery?

Pets must be free from ongoing health conditions including seizures, diabetes, heart conditions, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin disease. Males with undescended testicles need an exam first.

What are the requirements for female pets?

Female pets must not be overweight (veterinary discretion), not be nursing, not have a history of C-sections or other abdominal surgeries, not have given birth in the past 4 months, and not be lactating at the time of surgery.

What dog breeds are not accepted for surgery?

French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and Rottweilers are not accepted. Pugs, Boston Terriers, and Boxers are usually accepted.

What cat breeds are not accepted for surgery?

Persians and other flat-faced cat breeds are not accepted for surgery.

Is a deposit required for appointments?

Yes, a $20 deposit is required for each pet when booking your appointment. The deposit will be deducted from the service total the day of your pet's procedure. Deposits will NOT be refunded for no-shows or missed appointments.

Can I reschedule my appointment?

You may reschedule your appointment up to 72 hours in advance.

What are the carrier requirements?

All dogs must be on a leash. Cats must arrive in their own carrier with one cat per carrier.

Appointment Requirements For Dogs & Cats

Q: What are the weight requirements for surgery?

Dogs must weigh between 3-100 lbs. Cats must weigh at least 2 lbs.

Requirement

Dogs Must…

Cat Must…

Age

Be between 4 months and 7 years old

Weight

Weigh between 3–100 lbs

Weigh at least 2 lbs

Health

Be free from ongoing health conditions, including:

Seizure
Diabetes
Heart Conditions
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Skin disease

Males with undescended testicles need an exam first

Be free from ongoing health conditions, including:

Seizure
Diabetes
Heart Conditions
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Skin disease

Males with undescended testicles need an exam first

Females

Not be overweight (Veterinary Discretion)
Not be nursing
Not have a history of C-sections or other adbominal surgeries
Not have given birth in the past 4 months
Not be lactating at the time of surgery

Not be overweight (Veterinary Discretion)
Not be nursing
Not have a history of C-sections or other abdominal surgeries
Not have given birth in the past 4 months
Not be lactating at the time of surgery

Breeds

Not accepted:

French Bulldogs
English Bulldogs
Rottweilers

Usually accepted:

Pugs
Boston Terriers
Boxers

Cat breeds that are not accepted:

Persians
Other flat-faced breeds

Vaccines

STRONGLY encouraged before surgery

Carrier

All dogs must be on a leash

Cats must arrive in their own carrier. One cat per carrier.

Requirement

Pets Must…

Age

Be between 4 months and 7 years old

Weight

Dogs must weigh between 3–100 lbs
Cats must weigh at least 2 lbs

Health

Be free from ongoing health conditions, including:

Seizure
Diabetes
Heart Problems
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Skin disease

Males with undescended testicles need an exam first

Females

Not be overweight (our vet will decide)
Not be nursing
Not have a history of C-sections or other belly surgeries
Not have given birth in the past 4 months
Not be lactating at the time of surgery

Breeds

Dog breeds that are not accepted:

French Bulldogs
English Bulldogs
Rottweilers

Dog breeds that are usually accepted:

Pugs
Boston Terriers
Boxers

Cat breeds that are not accepted:

Persians
Other flat-faced breeds

Vaccines

STRONGLY encouraged before surgery

Carrier

Dogs must be on a leash
Cats must arrive in their own carrier. One cat per carrier.

Deposits
- Due to limited appointment availability, we require a $20 deposit for each pet.
- The deposit is due when booking your appointment.
  The deposit will be deducted from the service total the day of your pet’s procedure.
- Deposits will NOT be refunded for no-shows or missed appointments.
Rescheduling
- You may reschedule your appointment up to 72 hours in advance.
  No additional deposit necessary.

Sit, Stay!

Please read the Surgery Requirements prior to booking your pet's appointment.

Surgery Requirements

Requirement

Dogs Must…

Cat Must…

Surgery Requirements

Requirement

Pets Must…

Other Requirements

Deposits

Due to limited appointment availability, we require a $20 deposit for each pet.

The deposit is due when booking your appointment.

Deposits will NOT be refunded for no-shows or missed appointments.

Rescheduling

You may reschedule your appointment up to 72 hours in advance.

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