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Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavioral challenges.

Spay & Neuter: Caring for Your Pet and Preventing Unplanned Litters
Spaying and neutering are among the most common—and most important—procedures we offer for dogs and cats. These safe, routine surgeries help prevent unwanted pregnancies while supporting your pet’s long-term health and behavior.

Whether you’ve just adopted a young puppy or kitten, or you're considering the procedure for an adult pet, spay and neuter services play a key role in responsible pet care.

What Is Spaying or Neutering?

  • Spaying refers to the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus in female pets.

  • Neutering (also called castration) refers to the removal of the testicles in male pets.

Both procedures are performed under general anesthesia and are typically completed in a single day. Pets usually recover quickly, with most returning to normal activity within a few days.

Why It Matters

Spay and neuter procedures offer a wide range of benefits for both pets and pet parents:

Health Benefits:

  • Reduces the risk of certain cancers (mammary, uterine, testicular)

  • Eliminates the risk of life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra)

  • Can lead to a longer, healthier life

Behavioral Benefits:

  • Decreases hormone-driven behaviors like marking, roaming, and vocalizing

  • May reduce aggression or dominance behaviors in some pets

Community Benefits:

  • Helps prevent overpopulation and the strain on shelters and rescues

  • Reduces the number of homeless animals in the community

When Should My Pet Be Spayed or Neutered?

Most pets are spayed or neutered between 4 to 6 months of age, but timing can vary based on breed, size, and individual health. Your veterinarian will guide you on the ideal timing based on your pet’s needs.

What to Expect

  1. Pre-surgical exam and bloodwork to ensure your pet is healthy for anesthesia

  2. Safe anesthesia protocol tailored to your pet's size, age, and breed

  3. Surgical sterilization performed by an experienced veterinary team in a sterile environment

  4. Monitoring and pain control throughout the procedure and during recovery

  5. Discharge instructions and home care plan to help your pet heal comfortably

We also provide optional post-operative checkups to ensure the incision is healing properly and that your pet is back to their usual self.

Spaying or neutering is a simple procedure that leads to lifelong health and behavioral benefits. Our team is here to answer any questions and support you every step of the way—from the first exam through full recovery.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

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Animal Emergency Hospital FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

Thank you for leaving your pet in our care. At Animal Emergency Hospital, the care of your pet and all of the other pets in the hospital is our top priority. We are happy to have you visit with your pet while in the hospital. In order to give all of our hospitalized pets the best care, we have a few guidelines for visitation. Please keep in mind that you may call at any time to check on your pet and may come and visit according to these guidelines: If you would like to visit your pet, please call ahead. You may need to wait for an open exam room or for the treatment area to become available to accommodate the visit. If your pet is well enough to leave the treatment area during your visit, we will have you visit them in an exam room for 20 minutes. If they are too sick to leave our supervision, we will let you visit in the treatment area for 15 minutes. We sincerely appreciate your compliance with these guidelines.

Here at Animal Emergency Hospital, full payment is due when services are rendered. We do accept all forms of payment, including Cash, CareCredit, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, All Pet Card and Trupanion direct payment. Please be advised that the Emergency Examination Fee is $170. If your pet is hospitalized, an estimate will be created, and a deposit of 100% of the lower end of the estimate will be due at the time of admission. Payment in full is due at the time of discharge. We understand that visiting the emergency hospital with your pet can be a stressful experience. We realize treatment costs may be more expensive than anticipated due to the nature of your pet's medical problem. Often, friends and family may be able to help in a crisis. If you have any financial concerns or questions about our policies, please inform the customer service representative. Please do note that WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS.

Yes, Animal Emergency Hospital has an in-house laboratory. We can perform and obtain immediate results on blood work, fecal tests, urinalysis, cytologies and many other diagnostic laboratory procedures. We can also perform and obtain immediate results on digital x-rays and ultrasound.

CareCredit is an excellent payment option for veterinary and medical services. This credit card offers special financing options that help you avoid paying interest and encourage complete payment over a reasonable period of time, often between 6 and 12 months. CareCredit makes a point of not charging interest on purchases over $200, as long as minimum monthly payments are made and bills are paid in full by the end of the promotional period. This program also offers a number of payback options to ensure that payment is easy and accessible. Animal Emergency Hospital has CareCredit Applications available if you would like to apply for a CareCredit credit card account. You may also apply online or over the phone by calling (800) 365-8295.

Animal Emergency Hospital is located at 1148 E. Bristol Rd, Burton, MI 48529. AEH is on the south side of Bristol Rd between Grand Traverse and Fenton Rd. AEH is next door to Kroger.