FAQs - Spay Arkansas

Pet Owners FAQ

Here you can find the answers of the most common pet owners questions regarding our services

Spaying is the sterilization surgery for female pets.

Neutering is the sterilization surgery for male pets.

Top Reasons to Spay/Neuter:

Stops unwanted litters of kittens and puppies. Spaying and neutering helps reduce companion animal overpopulation; therefore, the number of dogs and cats surrendered to shelters or intentionally abandoned is dramatically reduced.
Spay/neuter reduces the pet’s urge to roam. Surveys indicate that as many as 85% of dogs hit by cars are unaltered. Altered animals are not battling for mates, therefore they are less likely to be injured in fights.
Reduces annoying spraying/marking and eliminates heat cycles.
Altered animals have a decreased risk/no risk of mammary gland tumors/cancer, prostate cancer, perianal tumors, pyometra, and uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers.
Spay/Neuter increases your pet’s chance of a longer and healthier life! Altering your canine friend will increase his life an average of 1-to-3 years, felines, 3-to-5 years.

Pre-Operative Instructions

Do not feed your pet after 9 p.m night before surgery..
It is okay for your pet to drink water.
Check in is between 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Animals arriving AFTER 7:30 – but before 7:45 a.m. are subject to a $5 per animal late fee. At 7:45 a.m. we reserve the right to reschedule the animal for another surger day because surgeries must begin promptly at 8 a.m.
Please come into the building without your pet, complete the paperwork and pay your fees. You will then be instructed to bring your pet into the clinic.
Cash is the only form of payment accepted.
All animals must be in good health before surgery.
Cats must be in a secure carrier labeled with your name and the cat’s name.
Dogs must be on leashes even if they are being held in your arms.
Dog discharge begins at 2:00 PM the same day. Cat discharge begins at 4:00 PM. If your animal is ready earlier, we will call you.
If you are not able to make your appointment, we ask that you contact us 24 hours prior to your surgery date.
If you do not notify us of your cancellation, we may require you to pre-pay to reschedule your pet’s surgery.