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? |
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. |
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. |
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Anybody else? :D |
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. |
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? |
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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! |
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. |
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