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Obtain an application by calling the Animal Population Control Program at To be eligible to participate in this program you must be a cat or dog owner regardless of financial need. Obtain an application by calling or www. Thank you for keeping in touch!
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Why Spay or Neuter? Many vets will charge a la carte for the vaccines at the same time as the surgery. Most vets will spay an animal in heat but some will not. When a female cat or dog is in heat, there is an increased flow of blood to the uterus. Since the uterus is being removed during spay surgery, the surgery will require extra time, extra care, plus additional suture materials and anesthesia. Therefore, there will be an additional cost. What is an example of an additional fee that may be incurred during surgery?
Our comprehensive database will help you find low-cost spay/neuter programs in your community. There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering (male pets) your animals. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. The cost of your pet's.
A female pet in heat is one example see question above. Occasionally a male animal's testicle will fail to drop and must be removed surgically out of the abdomen.
These vouchers are only good at the participating veterinarians listed below. All of these vets are geographically located in the greater Wake County, North Carolina area. Can the SPCA give me the different prices for the varying fees associated with each vet? You will need to call around to the vets and inquire based on your individual pet's needs.
Prices will vary based on your pet's sex, age, weight, vaccine history, and current health. Prices may vary greatly from vet to vet.
Fees include a physical exam, spay or neuter and a nail trim. We gladly grant permission to copy this page -- please cite lovethatcat. Three licensed veterinarians perform the surgery assisted by a professional staff. Post the flyers in supermarkets and other public places where flyers are accepted. Some vets require parasite testing such as heartworms , some do not. Call the clinic directly for more information.
There is nothing wrong with price shopping for these medical services. Call around to find the best fit for your finances and your level of desired service.
Please remember all participating veterinarians are already generously providing a valuable service. Veterinarians are committed to helping all animals but veterinarians are also small business owners with employee salaries to pay and fixed costs such as rent and utilities.
For example, sometimes a clinic will require that a cat receive a rabies vaccination if he has not already had one. Rabies vaccinations are required by law in many areas of the U. Based on recent research about vaccine safety, effectiveness, and duration of effect, most veterinarians are not giving as many vaccinations as in the past.
Rabies vaccinations, however, are required by law in many localities. Decisions about vaccinations should be based on current knowledge about vaccines and the cat's age, lifestyle, and health status.
For the latest recommendations about what vaccinations to give and when and to whom, see the American Association of Feline Practitioners' Vaccination Guidelines and related info at the the Winn Foundation site. Doesn't everyone get their cats spayed and neutered? There are millions of healthy cats and kittens put to death each year in U. Some people don't know this, or they don't recognize this is related to themselves or their cats.
Some people believe it's more fair to allow the cat to mate "just this once" -- or they think a female cat's pregnancy and kittens will be sweet or educational for their human children. Also, some people don't know that: Cats can start mating as early as six months Even indoor-only house cats often find ways to get outdoors when the sexual urge hits them. Whether they disappear for good due to panic, accidents, or enemies or they return home, kittens are the result. An unaltered male cat can father hundreds of kittens a year.