At the DeWitt Animal Hospital we are proud to participate in
the Friends of Animals
Spay/Neuter certificate program. This program helps to
make spay/neuter surgeries more affordable so that each pet owner can help in
the decline of pet overpopulation.
The following requirements must be met prior to scheduling
surgery at our facility.
Dogs:
1. Must have proof of a minimum of 2 Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP)
vaccinations administered by a veterinarian, with the last one given after 16
weeks of age or within the last year.
2. Rabies vaccination is required by New York State and must
be current.
3. New clients must have a pre-surgical examination
performed at DeWitt Animal Hospital prior to scheduling surgery.
Cats:
1. Must have proof of a minimum of 2 Distemper (FVRCP)
vaccinations administered by a veterinarian, with the last one given after 16
weeks of age or within the last year.
2. Rabies vaccination is required by New York State and must
be current.
3. All cats must be tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV prior to
surgery with the minimum acceptable age of 12 weeks.
4. New clients must have a pre-surgical examination
performed at DeWitt Animal Hospital prior to scheduling surgery.
There may be additional fees that accompany the use of a
Friends of Animals Certificate. Additional fees for dogs can occur based on the
animal's age or weight. Female cats that
are over 6 months of age and are near or in their heat cycle or are pregnant
will be subject to an additional fee. Female dogs cannot be spayed during heat
due to increased health risks - please discuss this with the veterinarian.
Optional services that may be provided to increase the
success of a safe surgery include pre-anesthetic bloodwork and intravenous
fluid therapy. Please call for additional fees.
Friends of Animals certificates must be presented to the
hospital at the time the animal is admitted for surgery. Please plan on
purchasing your certificate prior to scheduling surgery.
Please click on the Friends of Animals link to obtain
information regarding purchasing a certificate to get your pet spayed/neutered.
