Spay/Neuter Center: Services & Fees

Spay/Neuter Center: Services & Fees

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The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia's Spay/Neuter Center is open Monday-Thursday, and provides low-cost, high-quality surgery for all pet owners with no residency restrictions.

Spay/neuter surgeries are scheduled by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 770-532-6617 or contact us through email. Call volume may require that you leave a message on voicemail. Calls for scheduling appointments will be returned within 48 business hours.

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Please Read Before Scheduling Your Pet's Surgery

• We require a current rabies vaccination on all surgery animals. If you cannot provide veterinary proof, the vaccination will be administered at the time of surgery for a charge of $10.
• We perform pediatric surgery on animals at least 8 weeks old; kittens must weigh at least 2 pounds, puppies 3 pounds.
• We strongly recommend routine heartworm testing for dogs and routine feline combo testing for cats.
• Pregnant females, animals with hernias or cryptorchid (retained testicle) animals will be charged an additional fee (see above).
• Female dogs must be scheduled 1 month post nursing, and female cats must be scheduled 2 weeks post nursing. If milk is present during surgery, the incision site is more likely to become infected.
• Please have your animal at the shelter on the day of your appointment by 8 a.m. Any animals brought on the day of their surgery after 8:30 a.m. may not be allowed to have surgery that day.

• Pick-up for all animals is the same day as surgery. You will be given the pick-up time at drop-off.
  
  
  After Surgery Care     

• All animals are given pain medication following surgery which lasts 12-24 hours. Owners also can purchase additional pain medication for a small fee if desired.
• Feed your animal(s) immediately when you get them home. Start with a small amount of their regular diet and gradually increase the amount of food each half hour, until normal amounts are achieved. This lessens the chances of vomiting. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water at all times.
• No baths or swimming for at least ten days after surgery. Make sure the incision site remains dry for one week. Discourage licking of the incision. They have stitches on the inside that will dissolve on their own and the outside of the incision is glued. If the glue gets wet, the incision could open up. If this happens, please contact a veterinary immediately.
• No running, jumping or rough playing is allowed for one week. Dogs must be kept indoors and must be walked on a leash. Cats must also be kept indoors.
• Keep your pet away from the opposite sex for two weeks.
• Check the incision site twice a day. There should be no drainage. Redness and swelling should be minimal. Adult dogs may show a slight cough. A depressed, slowly increasing appetite for a few days is not unusual. Vomiting, diarrhea or severe depression are causes for concern and you should contact a veterinarian immediately.