Spay_and_Neuter

Age limit is 5 years old.

Maximum weight is 50lbs for Males

and 40lbs for Female Dogs

Males need to have 2 testicles

Female Dogs can Not be in heat.

If your dog is 6 months or older, you are required to have a current Heartworm test and be on prevention.

Proof of Rabies, Distemper, Deworming, Fecal

is required for all pets.

If your pet has never been to a vet before we need to screen your pet to make sure they are a candidate for surgery and get them up to date with their vaccines and dewormer

Call: 727-329-8657

to schedule your Vaccine clinic appointment.

To Book an Appointment for your surgery, a $20 deposit is required.

The Deposit is nonrefundable and you will lose your deposit if you don't show..

General Post-Operative Instructions for DOGS

For emergencies for your pet after hours, please call: TBVS in Largo (727) 531-5752 or FVS in Tampa (813) 933-8944

Keep the E-collar on at all times for 7 days after surgery. This barrier is necessary to prevent your pet from over-grooming, licking or chewing at the incision site.

Pets must be kept indoors after surgery. Restrict activity for the next seven (7) days - no running, jumping, or playing. Dogs must be leash-walked. No jumping into and out of vehicles or onto and off of furniture. Restrict interaction with other pets in the household.

Your pet may be sedated or groggy this evening. Sedation may last 24 hours.

After 6pm Tonight,Feed about ¼ of the amount of food that you normally feed, and small amounts of water, then resume to normal feeding tomorrow. No special snacks or treats on the day of surgery.

Look at incision a couple times a day over the next 7-10 days – for signs of infection (redness, swelling, drainage).If you see anything suspicious, please call us right away. Do not apply ointments or creams to the incision

Incisions are held together with sutures that dissolve on their own over the next 4 months. On top of that is a skin glue that dissolves over the next 7-10 days. It dissolves too quickly if it gets wet. No bathing, licking, or water sports. Do not bathe or allow your pet to swim for 14 days after surgery.

General Post-Operative Instructions for CATS

For emergencies for your pet after hours, please call: TBVS in Largo (727) 531-5752 or FVS in Tampa (813) 933-8944

Pets must be kept indoors after surgery. Keep in the carrier for a few hours and isolate to one room overnight. Restrict activity for the next week.

Use dust free litter or shredded paper litter (e.g Purina Yesterdays News, Feline Pine) for 7 days after surgery.

Your pet may be sedated or groggy the next 24hours.

Look at incision a couple times a day over the next 7-10 days – for signs of infection (redness, swelling, drainage). If you see anything suspicious, please call us right away. Do not apply ointments or creams to the incision.

After 6pm tonight, Feed about ¼ of the amount of food that you normally feed, and small amounts of water, then resume to normal feeding tomorrow. No special snacks or treats on the day of surgery.

If the incision becomes dirty, gently clean with diluted cool soapy water and a cotton ball or soft cloth. Pat dry. Do not scrub or attempt to remove adherent discharge from the incision. Dressings and ointments will delay healing.

Female cat’s incisions are held together with sutures that dissolve on their own over the next 4 months. On top of that is a skin glue that dissolves over the next 7-10 days. It dissolves too quickly if it gets wet. No bathing, licking, or laying in the rain.

Before surgery:

Make an appointment with a $20 deposit. All deposits are non refundable if you don’t show up you will lose your deposit.

Fill out the 2 page surgery form for each pet and bring in to save time in the morning. Feel free to use mailing address labels for your paper work.

Make sure your pet is bathed and flea & tick free.

Make sure your pet is in good health and not on any medications that would interfere with the surgery.

Make sure your Cat Carriers are Clean & Secure, one cat per carrier. Hard sided is best.

The night before surgery:

No food or treats after midnight, but water should always be available.

The Day of the surgery:

Drop off Pets with your Surgery paperwork ready!

Cats is 8:00am-8:30am Dogs is 8:15am-8:45am

Male Cats 8:45 am-11:30am

Walk dogs before entering the building and make sure they relieve themselves for a better surgery.

Cats must be in separate, secure, clean carrier. Please label your carriers with your cats name. Cat boxes are available for $10

Bring in the surgery form Filled out, Front & Back, Signed and Dated

We take Cash, MC, Visa or Debit cards. NO CHECKS!

All Pets will have a green tattoo, in or near the incision.

Pick up times:

Dogs will be ready for pick up between 12:00-2:00pm

Cats will be ready for pick up at 3:00pm

Please be on time to avoid a late fee.

To offer our low cost prices it is important to pick your pet up on time.

We will have a post op video playing on the TV for you to watch, before releasing your pet.

Below are the post op instructions let us know if you have any questions.