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  We are a Walk-In Clinic!

  ( we do not take appointments )

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PET NEUTERING

Pet Neutering

Pet Neutering

For Goldsboro, Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, NC & Beyond

It is standard practice to spay or neuter young puppies and kittens. There are many advantages to doing so, from improving behavior to helping to combat the pet homelessness crisis. Make Cottage Animal Clinic your first choice for pet neutering services in Wilson, Greenville, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, NC and the surrounding areas. You can trust our vets with your pet's safety. If you have questions or concerns about pet neutering, please do not hesitate to contact us.


Neutering is another name for orchiectomy, or a surgical procedure which removes the testes from a male cat or dog. Spaying or ovariohysterectomy, on the other hand, removes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus from a female cat or dog. These surgeries are intended to make the animals unable to reproduce and eliminate their instinct-related breeding behavior. The procedure should be performed before your pet reaches one year old in order to avoid complications. Typically, dogs are neutered between six and nine months, but a healthy puppy can have it done as early as eight weeks old. For cats, anywhere between eight weeks and five months will allow you to avoid the start of urine spraying. Our pet doctors will discuss the ideal time to spay or neuter your pet during their first visits.

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Reasons for Pet Neutering

Pet neutering offers both medical and behavioral benefits. Neutering your male pet will prevent testicular cancer and lower the risk of prostate issues. It will also decrease his desire to roam away from home, mark his territory in the house, mount other animals, and act aggressively. Spaying your female pet will help her live a longer, healthier life with less chance of uterine infections and breast tumors. It also keeps her from going into heat. Both procedures are perfectly safe and actually very cost-effective when compared to the expenses of caring for a litter.

For more information about pet neutering, call Cottage Animal Clinic today!

Rely On Our Animal Hospital & Veterinary Clinic

When you are deciding between different animal clinics in the Wilson, Greenville, Goldsboro, or Rocky Mount, NC area, consider Cottage Animal Clinic. We care about your pet just as much as you do, which is why we offer trusted pet neutering services. This is an important surgery to help your pet live a long and fulfilling life. When your pet is undergoing this surgery or any surgery, you want to make sure they are in the right hands. Our caring team of veterinarians are equipped to perform neutering services and we urge you to bring your pet in to have these services completed. The team at our animal hospital will recommend the appropriate time to get your pet neutered. Before surgery, our veterinarians will assess your pet to make sure they are healthy enough to have the procedure. After, we will provide you with post-op instructions that will keep your pet safe. Schedule an appointment with our animal clinic today for pet neutering, pet vaccinations, or to be seen promptly by an emergency veterinarian

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