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A Pain & Antibiotic injection is done day of surgery.

After surgery Care:

We do suggest getting the Take Home Pain Medication

and an E-collar for Dogs to prevent your pet from licking the surgery site!

Take Home Pain Medications

$10 for Cats, Dogs $10-$20 XL Dogs $30

E-Collars $10 XL $15

Surgery Prices

Male Cats $35

*Female Cats $45

Male Dogs

1-20lbs $50

21-40lbs $60

41-75lbs $75

76-90lbs $95

91-110lbs $115

111-130lbs $135

*Female Dogs

1-20lbs $60

21-40lbs $75

41-60lbs $95

61-75lbs $115

76-110lbs $135

111-130lbs $155

Hernia repair Cats $20- Dogs $40

Cryptorchid Cats $20- Dogs $40

Overweight Cats $10/ Dogs $20 extra

*Cats that are Pregnant or in Heat $20 more

*Dogs that are Pregnant or in Heat $50 more

Dogs Heat cycles usually last 3 to 4 weeks and internally remain swollen for up to 8 weeks, if your dog is in heat we suggest waiting 8 weeks after heat cycle before booking a surgery to avoid the extra $50 charge.

If your pet comes in with fleas they will be given

a Capstar flea treatment for $10

Pets with Ticks will be charged $25

SPOT Spay/Neuter Clinic

727-329-8657

4403 62nd Ave Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Extra Parking is in the rear of building complex.

Look for the red & white Enterprise Business sign or the big tree overhanging the road to find us.

Pre-Surgical Guidelines

Your pet has been scheduled for a surgical procedure.

The guidelines below will help minimize the inherent risks of anesthesia/sedation and make the day go more smoothly.

·Do not feed your pet prior to surgery. Generally, we ask you to stop feeding at 10pm the night before surgery. Several complications can develop if an animal is anesthetized on a full stomach due to the increased risk of vomiting. Vomiting can lead to choking or aspiration into the lungs.

·Water is always OK before surgery.

·Arrive for check-in ** which takes approximately 10 minutes ** between 7:00am and 8:00am.

Walk your Dogs before check in to allow them to pee & poop for a more comfortable stay. and an easier surgery. Poop bags are available at the check in cart.

·For the safety and well-being of all pets, dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in seperate carriers. Box cat carriers are available for $10

·Please bring proof of Rabies Vaccination. If not current, a rabies vaccine will be given for $15.

·Pinellas County tags are available for $20

We recommend all dogs are current on their heartworm preventative and testing before surgery. Heartworm tests $15

We recommend a negative fecal test performed within the past year. Fecal test $15

·We suggest that all puppies and kittens have their initial distemper combo vaccine, if not one can be provided for $15.

·We recommend bathing & treating pets for fleas prior to surgery. **(bathing is prohibited for 2 weeks immediately after surgery).

All pets must be free of external parasites or a flea and/or tick preventive will be used at an additional $10 fee. Ticks on any pet $25

·This is an ideal time to have your pet microchipped. This is available for $25 when done during surgery, this includes a lifetime registration.

·Feline Leukemia/AIDS tests are available for $25

·We recommend for pets over 6 years of age to have presurgical blood work done prior to surgery, at your regular vet's office.

General Post-Operative Instructions

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.

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 lwater 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.

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 this evening. Sedation may last 24 hours.

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.

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.

Check in time is from 7-8am

Allow 10 minutes for the entire check in process

Walk your dogs so they can relieve themselves before coming in. (poop bags are available on cart)

Keep dogs at least 4 ft apart from other dogs or cats

Cats must be in a separate cat carriers.

Check in with our volunteers Cathy or Tracy for all paperwork

Please bring admission form with you ( for faster check in ) or fill one out per animal upon arrival.

Show your rabies certificate or we will have to do a rabies vaccine for you

Volunteer Jay will weigh and kennel your pets

You will then talk to one of our vet techs Meagan or Heidi with any medical questions you might have

Let us know what extra services you would like performed, the list is on your check in form

Proceed to the check out counter and Pam will process your requests and take your payment. We take Cash, MC, Visa or Debit cards.)

In general most dogs will be ready to go home between 2-3pm and Cats between 3:30-4:30pm

We will call you with an exact time for pick up.

Pick up times vary daily with the number of surgeries being done and pregnancies and in heat females can extend the pick up times to later.

Jay and Pam will go over all post op instructions with you before releasing your pet. Below are the post op instructions let us know if you have any questions.