Pre & Post Operative Instructions

Spaying and neutering help reduce the pet overpopulation problem as well as reduce health risks. Each year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters around the country due to a lack of homes. 

Spaying is the surgical removal of the ovaries (and usually the uterus as well). Spaying before the first heat virtually eliminates the risk of mammary cancer, cancers of the reproductive tract, and emergency life-threatening uterine infections (Pyometra) in cats and dogs. 

Neutering is the surgical removal of the testicles. Neutering decreases marking and territorial behaviors, wandering, prostate problems, and eliminates of risk of testicular tumors. 

We encourage early-age surgery due to quicker recovery time of a young pet - usually around 5 months of age. 

We suggest you talk with your full service vet to determine the best timing for YOUR pet's spay or neuter! 

Kittens must be at least 2 months of age and over 2 pounds.

Yes! We require the tattoo as part of our spay/neuter services. The spay/neuter indicator tattoo is a small linear blue tattoo in or near the incision site. This indicator tattoo is used to show that the pet has been spayed or neutered. It is a key tool in preventing unnecessary surgeries should your pet ever end up in a rescue or shelter situation. 

We recommend your pet have a physical exam and bloodwork done prior to surgery. We offer pre-anesthetic bloodwork for all patients.  We require bloodwork on all patients 7 years and older. Bloodwork will be run the morning of surgery. 

We offer spay and neuter surgery for dogs, cats, and rabbits. 

Yes, we do.  There is no additional charge for in-heat surgery, but additional fees apply for pregnant and non-routine surgeries. 

Drop off time is between 7-7:30 am. If you are running late please call us. 

Dogs must be on leash (not a retractable one). 

Cats must be in their own individual carrier. (One made for pets, not a cardboard box, laundry tub, etc.)

If your pet is current on their rabies vaccine, you must bring printed proof of the vaccine. Rabies tags are NOT sufficient proof.

Dogs and cats over 4 months of age must be fasted:  No food after 10 pm. 

Rabbits must be in a travel size enclosure. Please bring food for your rabbit as well.

If your pet has any medical concerns, please call us to discuss prior to surgery.

No, we do not offer 24-hour supervision. You will drop your pet off in the morning between 7-7:30AM and pick up in the afternoon between 2-4PM.

We understand life happens- we ask that you contact us with as much notice as possible to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Multiple Cancelations/ Cancellations with less than 48 business hours notice are subject to a $25 per pet reschedule fee. No Shows are subject to a $50 reschedule fee. 

At 4 pm a late pick up fee of $25 per 15 minutes applies to all pets not yet picked up. We ask you to plan your day accordingly.  Please understand our staff has been at the office as early as 6:30am and have their own families and responsibilities to get to. 

Sorry, we do NOT accept CareCredit.  

We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

No checks are accepted. 

Payment is due in full when services are rendered.

No, we are unable to accept Apple pay and contactless payment. 

Payment is due in full when services are rendered.

Dogs are ready for pick up between 2-3PM. 

Cats are ready for pick up between 3-4PM.

All pets MUST be picked up by 4 pm. A Late pick up fee applies at 4 pm per pet. 

The healing time is 14 days. During this time, your pet's activity level should be kept low.
Your pet should wear an e-collar to prevent licking at the incision site. 

No, the sutures are internal and will dissolve on their own.  Do not allow your pet to lick or chew at the incision site. Check daily for any excessive redness, swelling or oozing. Call us if you have concerns about the incision site. 

During business hours please call us ! After hours you may call our message line at 301-850-4292 and we will do our best to get back to you soon.  We are not a 24-hour facility, therefore if your pet is in distress please call and go to your nearest emergency clinic. 

If you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID, please call us to reschedule your appointment. 

No, we do not. As a surgical center we do not have the resources or staff to do routine wellness exams. 

We offer vaccines ONLY at the time of the spay or neuter surgery. 

You will need to follow up with your full-service vet for any booster vaccines. 

Call us! We understand that it is a new environment and can be scary for your pet.  We will work with you to make the experience comfortable and safe for your pet and our staff. 

We recommend you purchase a plastic carrier that will be big enough for your pet when they are adult size. While soft-sided, cloth carriers are becoming popular, they tend to wear out faster. Zippers break, and cats nails can rip mesh. 

Nope.