FAQs about spaying and neutering: A common, low-risk procedure with many benefits for your pet
Posted by Dr. Jose ArambuloOur Lakewood, California team adheres to rigorous guidelines set forth by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Rest assured, your pets are in exceptionally safe and capable hands by partnering with our AAHA-accredited hospital. It's estimated that just 12% of animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada have earned this distinction based on our unwavering adherence to stringent surgical protocols and an environment that promotes optimal outcomes and fast and predictable healing.
What does a spay involve?
The "standard" ovariohysterectomy, as known in medical circles, involves the removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus. By removing these organs, your female dog or cat is not capable of reproducing.What is done during a neuter?
The "standard" neutering procedure, or orchiectomy, involves removing the testicles. Here again, by removing your male dog's or cat's ability to reproduce, you do your part to control the population of unwanted pets and promote our communities' safety and health. This process also promotes the health of your pet.There are numerous behavioral and systemic health threats that can develop when you keep your pets' reproductive organs intact. By removing the source of roaming, hyper-vocalizations, aggression, marking, and other harmful instincts, neutering and spaying help support a happy, healthy household. They encourage the best relationships between other animals in the home, neighborhood, and community, as well as with the human members of the family. Female pets are not at risk of developing potentially deadly uterine infections or mammary cancers. Male pets, likewise, are no longer at risk of testicular cancers or enlarged prostate glands.
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What are the risks of surgery?
We will review everything to expect with you in advance of the procedure. Be sure to follow any pre-operative and post-operative instructions we provide. These steps help to minimize the rare risk of serious complications associated with this common procedure. These potential risks involve the anesthesia and the surgery itself. Additionally, by partnering with a highly qualified and experienced team like ours, you are also helping to minimize the risk of potentially adverse side effects and complications and help to encourage fast and uneventful healing.For instance, Bloomfield Animal Hospital conducts a thorough pre-operative exam to assess your pet's suitability for any surgical procedure and effectively address any barriers to treatment as needed and appropriate. Our in-house lab capabilities also allow us to accurately and responsively tailor anesthesia and pain management to each patient's unique needs. At every step of the procedure, your pet's vitals are monitored to ensure safety and comfort.
You probably have many more questions. We welcome them! Just give our team in Lakewood, CA, a call today at 562 383-7788.
Bloomfield Animal Hospital is a trusted name in pets’ preventive, medical, surgical, and emergency care in Lakewood, CA. With a 30-year history as a family-owned pet clinic, it provides modern services in a warm, friendly environment. It’s one of the few veterinary hospitals to be AAHA-accredited.
Dr. Jose Arambulo, owner and chief veterinarian, is experienced in treating eye, ear, and skin disorders and is especially interested in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. He earned his BS in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of the Philippines. He completed clinical evaluation for veterinary medicine at Purdue University in Indiana and was a veterinarian at Banfield and California before acquiring Bloomfield Animal Hospital.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
Our Traveling Surgeon, Dr. Zachery Smith, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He specializes in complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. While training, he worked with some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country. He has lectured both locally and internationally. Dr. Smith plays a leading role at Veterinary Orthopedics of California, which is dedicated to providing high-level surgical services to pets.
Our visiting physician, Dr. Fred Brewer, is a veterinary cardiologist board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at UCLA and earned his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2009. Later, he completed a one-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles and a three-year cardiology residency at Cornell University.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
