Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics - YorkieTalk.com Forums

PrincessDiana · 03-12-2008, 12:19 PM

Do you any of you have experience with them? Franklin needs to be neutered soon and we're looking at these as an option. I'll only do it if it's JUST AS SAFE as my veterinary office. If it is, it'd be a life-saver considering how much debt we're in due to the Parvo. If it's not safe, than there's no way I'll risk Franklin's health. Not saying that these clinics aren't safe for bigger dogs, but because Yorkies are so small and have so many health complications, I worry that they wouldn't have the specialized experience.

There are a couple programs that offer lower costs for those who qualify and the actual surgery is done through various veterinary clinics. There are also other programs where the clinic has it's own staff (licensed vet techs and vets, I assume).

Do you guys think this would be safe?

Mybabyboymax · 03-12-2008, 12:25 PM

I had max neutered at the ASPCA and he did great. He was just 5 months old and I think about 2 pounds i dont remember but he is 3 pounds now at a year so im assuming he was about 2- 2 1/2 pounds.

Ellie May · 03-12-2008, 12:32 PM

Some vets offer low cost spay/neuter. Ellie's does. Maybe you could find one of those?

I wouldn't do it because I am comfortable with Ellie's vet and won't risk her safety. Preop bloodwork should be done. Surgery should be done on a heated surface. All animals should have an IV. Monitoring equipment must be available. Pain meds must be available. The vet should be experienced and not just have gotten out of vet school. They shouldn't be allowed to stay overnight unattended. There are very few low cost clinics who would do all these things, so I couldn't do it.

PrincessDiana · 03-12-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

I had max neutered at the ASPCA and he did great. He was just 5 months old and I think about 2 pounds i dont remember but he is 3 pounds now at a year so im assuming he was about 2- 2 1/2 pounds.

Oh wow that's tiny! Good to know. Did they do all the blood work and stuff beforehand?

PrincessDiana · 03-12-2008, 08:14 PM

Anybody else?

MyFairLacy · 03-12-2008, 08:50 PM

I wouldn't. These low cost clinics are a great thing for people that can't afford it...it really helps to control the pet population. I'm really glad they are there because dogs get spayed/neutered that otherwise wouldn't because of money issues. But I want the very best for my babies...like Ellie Mae, I want pre-op bloodwork, monitoring, pain meds, etc. I also want a vet that has a certain amount of appointments scheduled and takes their time. With the low cost clinics, their goal is to get as many done as possible...they may rush through the procedure. I just think there might be a lot higher risk of infection or complications with a spay/neuter clinic than at a regular vet.

kwaymon · 03-12-2008, 08:53 PM

GA has a program called spay GA. You pay them $40.00 and they send you a certificate in the mail that has to be used within 30 days. Your vet has to take it and it is a voluntary thing. If they do, the vet is basically neutering for free. The $40.00 goes to the spay Ga program in order to have the funds to spay and neuter homeless animals. I think the only catch is you have to fit into a certain income bracket. Maybe your state does something like this?

Mybabyboymax · 03-12-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

Oh wow that's tiny! Good to know. Did they do all the blood work and stuff beforehand?

no they did not do any blood work. Like i said he did great the vet was very nice and just as skilled and qualified as a vet that works in a private office. Max was going to get neutered regardless of whether it was in a low cost place or a vet that wants to charge 500 dollars for the operation so I decided to research and talk to others who have used the aspca and made my decision. I personally feel that it doesnt mean I love him any less because he was done in a low cost place. go in and take a look, ask questions and see how you feel about it

Southernlocs · 03-13-2008, 06:54 AM

I had my 2 kittens neutered at one of these clinics and they were fine! Im looking into the spay GA now with the certificate for $40 for my lil yorkie. Im still researching and hes only 9wks so we have time to decide.

good luck!

jeanietoo · 03-13-2008, 03:31 PM

Ellie May has given you very good advice. If you are able to get the coupon call around and ask questions of vets in your area that accept them. It's not always worth it to go by price alone. My daughter used these coupons in PA but she found a vet that operates on heated surface and uses laser surgery.

03-12-2008, 12:19 PM	#1
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics Do you any of you have experience with them? Franklin needs to be neutered soon and we're looking at these as an option. I'll only do it if it's JUST AS SAFE as my veterinary office. If it is, it'd be a life-saver considering how much debt we're in due to the Parvo. If it's not safe, than there's no way I'll risk Franklin's health. Not saying that these clinics aren't safe for bigger dogs, but because Yorkies are so small and have so many health complications, I worry that they wouldn't have the specialized experience. There are a couple programs that offer lower costs for those who qualify and the actual surgery is done through various veterinary clinics. There are also other programs where the clinic has it's own staff (licensed vet techs and vets, I assume). Do you guys think this would be safe? __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

03-12-2008, 12:25 PM	#2
Mybabyboymax Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,859	I had max neutered at the ASPCA and he did great. He was just 5 months old and I think about 2 pounds i dont remember but he is 3 pounds now at a year so im assuming he was about 2- 2 1/2 pounds. __________________ Its SummerTime!

03-12-2008, 12:32 PM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Some vets offer low cost spay/neuter. Ellie's does. Maybe you could find one of those? I wouldn't do it because I am comfortable with Ellie's vet and won't risk her safety. Preop bloodwork should be done. Surgery should be done on a heated surface. All animals should have an IV. Monitoring equipment must be available. Pain meds must be available. The vet should be experienced and not just have gotten out of vet school. They shouldn't be allowed to stay overnight unattended. There are very few low cost clinics who would do all these things, so I couldn't do it. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-12-2008, 08:14 PM	#5
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Anybody else? __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

03-12-2008, 08:50 PM	#6
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I wouldn't. These low cost clinics are a great thing for people that can't afford it...it really helps to control the pet population. I'm really glad they are there because dogs get spayed/neutered that otherwise wouldn't because of money issues. But I want the very best for my babies...like Ellie Mae, I want pre-op bloodwork, monitoring, pain meds, etc. I also want a vet that has a certain amount of appointments scheduled and takes their time. With the low cost clinics, their goal is to get as many done as possible...they may rush through the procedure. I just think there might be a lot higher risk of infection or complications with a spay/neuter clinic than at a regular vet. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

03-12-2008, 08:53 PM	#7
kwaymon YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 699	GA has a program called spay GA. You pay them $40.00 and they send you a certificate in the mail that has to be used within 30 days. Your vet has to take it and it is a voluntary thing. If they do, the vet is basically neutering for free. The $40.00 goes to the spay Ga program in order to have the funds to spay and neuter homeless animals. I think the only catch is you have to fit into a certain income bracket. Maybe your state does something like this?

03-13-2008, 06:54 AM	#9
Southernlocs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	I had my 2 kittens neutered at one of these clinics and they were fine! Im looking into the spay GA now with the certificate for $40 for my lil yorkie. Im still researching and hes only 9wks so we have time to decide. good luck!

03-13-2008, 03:31 PM	#10
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	Ellie May has given you very good advice. If you are able to get the coupon call around and ask questions of vets in your area that accept them. It's not always worth it to go by price alone. My daughter used these coupons in PA but she found a vet that operates on heated surface and uses laser surgery.