Dog & Cat Spay and Neuter in Mesa, AZ
Spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats, done in-house with anesthesia monitoring and pain medication. New patients welcome, and we're open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM
Why spay or neuter your pet
Spaying (for females) and neutering (for males) prevents unplanned litters. For females, it also prevents uterine infections and lowers the risk of mammary (breast) tumors. It can also reduce roaming, marking and fighting.
What the surgery involves
A spay removes the ovaries and uterus. A neuter removes the testicles. Both are done under general anesthesia through a small incision. Most pets feel like themselves within a few days, but the incision needs 10 to 14 days to heal.
When to spay or neuter
The right age depends on your pet's species and expected adult size:
- Cats: by about 5 months.
- Smaller dogs (under 45 lb as adults): around 5 to 6 months.
- Larger dogs (45 lb and up as adults): males usually once they finish growing, around 9 to 15 months. For large females the best timing varies more, so your veterinarian will talk it through with you.
- Adult and older pets: after an exam and Annual Lab Work confirm anesthesia is safe for them.
Your veterinarian will help you choose the right timing for your pet's age, size and breed.
What happens on surgery day
- You drop your pet off in the morning after the fasting instructions we give you.
- Your veterinarian performs an exam, and pre-anesthetic lab work is run if recommended.
- Your pet receives anesthesia and pain medication, and is monitored throughout the procedure.
- After surgery, your pet wakes up in a quiet area with our team checking on them.
- We go over home care instructions with you at pickup, including activity limits and incision checks.
Why choose Apache Trail Veterinary Services
Surgery is done here at our East Mesa clinic. Every pet gets an exam first, pain medication, and monitoring throughout anesthesia, and we go over home care with you at pickup. While your pet is asleep, it's also a good time to add Microchipping and bring Vaccinations up to date.
Frequently asked questions
Cats are usually spayed or neutered by about 5 months, and smaller dogs at around 5 to 6 months. For larger dogs, males are usually neutered once they finish growing (around 9 to 15 months), and the timing for large females is decided case by case with your veterinarian.
Most pets feel back to normal within a few days, but the incision needs about 10 to 14 days to heal. Keep your pet calm, prevent licking with a cone, and avoid baths and running during that time.
It can reduce roaming, marking and some hormone-driven behaviors. Your pet's personality, training and affection stay the same. Keeping portions in check helps, since energy needs can drop after surgery.
Yes, many older pets have the surgery safely. We check them first with an exam and Annual Lab Work, and adjust anesthesia and monitoring to their needs.
Prices depend on your pet's needs. Call us at 480-986-9050 for a quote.
Ready to book your pet's spay or neuter?
Book online or call us at 480-986-9050.