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Post-Op Care Instructions

For the next 5-7 days, keep your pet indoors in a quiet dry warm place. 

Your pet has received an injection of pain medication. Do NOT give any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) that is not specifically prescribed by a veterinarian to your pet. Any take home pain medications sent home from The Snip Station should be started the day after surgery. 

Male animals can still produce viable sperm that can impregnate unspayed females for up to the next 4 weeks. They should be kept away from any unspayed female to ensure unwanted offspring are produced. 

All female animals should be kept away from unneutered males for up to 2 weeks to prevent injury from attempted breeding. 

Feeding: You may offer 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 of their normal diet tonight and a small amount of water. If your pet is still groggy, withhold food and water until tomorrow. Your pet may choose not to eat; this is normal because they may have nausea due to the anesthesia. The appetite should return to normal in no longer than 2 days. DO NOT change your pet’s diet or offer table scraps, milk, etc. or it will cause stomach upset. 

Monitor the incision area: Please check the incision area twice a day. Mild redness and swelling can be part of the healing process. You can apply a cool compress to the site to ease the swelling. Excessive swelling, bruising, bleeding, or other drainage is not normal. Please call The Snip Station and leave a voicemail if no one answers. We monitor voicemail on a regular basis. An open incision or excessive bleeding is considered an emergency. You should seek immediate medical attention. Your pet’s incision is held together with tissue glue that will dissolve on its own. Do not bathe your animal or put anything (including Neosporin on the incision). 

E-Collars: E-collars are recommended but not required. The Snip Station has them available for purchase or you may purchase from a local pet supply store. 

Behavior: Extreme depression/lethargy or unresponsiveness by your pet is considered an emergency. Please seek immediate medical attention. 

The Snip Station cannot be held responsible for complications resulting from failure to follow post op care instructions or for contagious diseases for when the animal was not previously properly vaccinated.

The Snip Station Pricing for Cats

Feline Spay/Neuter

Male (Neuter) $40

Female (Spay) $60

Pain injection, antibiotic injection, and additional post-surgery take-home pain medication is included in pricing.

All cats must be brought to the clinic in a pet carrier – only 1 cat per carrier please!

 

Surgical Complications:

Cryptorchid – Additional $10

 

Additional Services:

(Only available for animals that are spayed/neutered through The Snip Station) 

Rabies (Required if pet is over 3 months of age and not otherwise current at the time of spay/neuter) – $10
Annual Vaccine (FVRCP) – $10
E-Collar (Helps prevent animals from bothering their incision site and is strongly recommended. E-collars may also be purchased at a local pet supply store.) – $10
Flea Pill (Kills live fleas and works for 24 hours) – $5
FELV/FIV Test – $20
Fecal – $10

The Snip Station

Pricing for Dogs

 

Canine Spay/Neuter Under 75 lbs. – $100

Canine Spay/Neuter Over 75 lbs. and above – $125

Pain injection, antibiotic injection, and additional post-surgery take-home pain medications are included in pricing.
  • All dogs should be leashed – no retractable leashes please.
  • If the dog is aggressive, notify us in advance so that we may assist you. Be aware that we will charge an additional $20 if a dog is aggressive.
 

Dog Spay/Neuter Prepayment Policy:

A non-refundable $100 prepayment is required at the time of booking all dog spay and neuter appointments.

Appointments may be rescheduled and the prepayment transferred to a new appointment date if notice is given at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment time. Appointments canceled or changed with less than 48 hours notice will forfeit the $100 prepayment.
Emergency situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Prepayment may be made:
    1. By credit or debit card over the phone.
    2. In person with cash or check.
    3. Through Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App.
 
This policy helps reduce no-shows and allows us to provide timely care to as many animals as possible.
Surgical Complications:
Cryptorchid – will require an individual quote.

Additional Services:

(Only available for animals that are spayed/neutered through The Snip Station)

Rabies (Required if pet is over 3 months of age and not otherwise current at the time of spay/neuter) – $10
E-Collar (Helps prevent animals from bothering their incision site and is strongly recommended. E-collars may also be purchased at a local pet supply store.) – $10
Flea Pill (Kills live fleas and works for 24 hours. May be required if animal has fleas prior to surgery) – $5
Heartworm Test – $15
Parvo Test – $30
Fecal – $10