“Neutering” or “castrating” is the term used for male animals and is the surgical removal of the testicles.
“Spaying” is the term used for female animals and the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.
“Fixing” your pet is another term for spaying/neutering.
Your female pet should be spayed before her first heat cycle—which commonly occurs at 5 to 6 months. However, it is never too late to spay or neuter your pet.
Spaying or neutering your pet is a very safe procedure. Call us for an appointment today (352) 376-664, or send an email .

Pets that are spayed/neutered have decreased or zero risk of certain types of cancer.
Spaying or neutering your pet can decrease the risk of diseases that are expensive to treat.
Animals that are fixed make better companions because they are not motivated to wander in search of a mate.

Neutered male cats are significantly less likely to spray (urine-marking), or wander in search of females.
Female dogs or cats in heat can cry incessantly, act nervous and attract males from all around. Spaying eliminates the heat cycle.
Animals that have been spayed/neutered are less likely to bite, roam, or get into fights.

Good for the community

Over 6,000 dogs & cats are euthanized in the Gainesville area shelters every year simply because there are not enough homes. Additional stray and unowned animals suffer and die on our streets.
It can cost up to $176 dollars to capture, house and either adopt or euthanize stray and unwanted pets. These are your tax dollars. However, it costs only $40 to $65 to get your animal fixed at our clinic.
A compassionate society knows there is a better way to solve overpopulation than needlessly euthanizing unwanted animals.