WHO DOES THE SURGERY?
Dr. Suzanne Wilcox, a valley native, and 1994 graduate of THE Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
In 2009, Dr. Wilcox spayed or neutered over 3656 pets at SVSNC. Since SVSNC opened in late 2007, we have done over 7800 successful surgeries! It is estimated in the past ten years alone Dr. Wilcox has done over 25,000 spay or neuter surgeries! Dr. Wilcox has become very proficient.
| WHO HELPS? Dr. Wilcox has a full time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and a student RVT soon to be a full fledged RVT on staff. They carefully monitor pets from start to finish through their surgical or wellness experience. Dr. Wilcox also has an extremely experienced veterinary assistant that keeps everyone in line two and four legged! Dr. Wilcox also has support staff that experienced veterinary assistants, a groomer, and terrific receptionists. Everyone is very professional, efficient and take great pride in the care of pets brought to us at Steel Valley Spay Neuter Clinic. |
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WHY JUST SPAY NEUTER AND WELLNESS?
We do not do sick animal or emergency medicine so we do not have the overhead costs of a full service veterinary clinic. Thus it helps keep spay neuter pricing affordable!
It also allows us to get surgeries in and out without weeks of waiting for appointments.
WHY SPAY AND NEUTER?
From the HSUS website:
- Spaying or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet
- Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives
- Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat
- Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle
- Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease
Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You
- Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions
- Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory
- Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals
- Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered
- Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite
- Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.
Spaying and Neutering Are Good for the Community
- Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals
- Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks
- Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals
- Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs
- Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.
ARE THERE RISKS?
With any surgical procedure there is always risk but we take every step possible to minimize risks for your pets. Pets are constantly monitoring by hand or with specialized monitoring equipment during surgery.
WILL MY PET BE IN PAIN?
We offer pain medication for pets who need it!
| REFERENCES: |
| Myths about spay neuter |
| Pet Over population FACT SHEET |
| What you should know about spaying and neutering. |
| Complications |
Since opening in late 2007, Steel Valley Spay Neuter Clinic has done over 7800 successful surgeries!
Hours are 7 am-5pm - Appointments Required
We accept Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and Debit Cards.
NO CHECKS ACCEPTED.