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Back Bay Veterinary Clinic

Spay & Neuter

Staff member holding a brown and white bulldog puppy

Most puppies and kittens will be spayed or neutered to help them live their best lives. Spaying and neutering surgeries for dogs and cats are important to prevent certain types of cancers and conditions and to help your pet live a fulfilled and happy life. Our veterinarians will discuss these surgeries with you and guide you on timing for these procedures. Spaying and neutering are the best solutions for pet overpopulation. Reducing overpopulation eases the burden placed on animal shelters and prevents more dogs and cats from being euthanized. At Back Bay Veterinary Clinic, we want our community to be a haven for pets and to see more animals in loving homes. Spay and neuter procedures are the most humane way to make this possible.

Call us at (617) 247-2273 to schedule a spay & neuter surgery or use the button below.

The Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Dogs and Cats in Boston

Preventing unwanted pregnancies that would likely contribute to pet overpopulation and crowded shelters is a major benefit of spays and neuters, but there’s more to consider.

Dog and Cat Spaying:

  • Prevents females from going into heat and spotting all over the house

  • Makes females less likely to go off and roam in search of a mate

  • Reduces the risk of breast cancer

  • Prevents ovarian and uterine cancers

  • Prevents pyometra, an infection of the uterus

Dog and Cat Neutering:

  • Can reduce aggression in males

  • Makes males less likely to escape the house and go in search of a mate

  • Reduces the risk of prostate cancer

  • Prevents testicular cancer

  • Makes males less likely to engage in spraying/marking and mounting behaviors

Staff member holding a black kitten

At Back Bay Veterinary Clinic, we are focused on making surgical procedures as safe as possible. Performing thorough presurgical examinations and bloodwork helps to ensure your beloved companion is healthy and fit for their procedure. We emphasize pain management and make sure our patients are showered with love and attention during their stays with us. We will stay in touch with you so you can feel connected and at ease while your companion is with us.