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It’s so cute when cats steal pizza or dogs beg for table scraps but feeding your pet human food is a minefield of hazards. Aside from the fact that human food often causes gastrointestinal upset, vomiting and diarrhea, some human food is toxic (and even fatal) to cats and dogs.

According to the Cornell Feline Health Center, cats cannot tolerate certain foods and those foods may prove deadly to your feline friend. These foods include:

Grapes

Onions

Raisins

Avocados

Anything containing xylitol

Chocolate

These foods are as deadly to dogs as they are to cats...

Some people don’t know that we love dogs as much as we love cats. We provide surgeries for dogs big and small, short- and long-nosed, friendly and even difficult to handle. We care for them all.

Below is a list of prices for both dog spay and neuter. The prices are based on weight according to our scale.

Dog Spay 0-25 pounds $200.00

Dog Spay 26-50 pounds $225.00

Dog Spay 51-75 pounds $250.00

Dog Spay 76-100 pounds $275.00

Dog Spay >100 pounds $300.00

Stomach Tack (if needed) $150...

While testicular tumors are rare in cats, they are the most common tumor in older intact male dogs. Of these, interstitial cell tumors (ICTs) are the most common (about 50% of cases). These tumors are small and benign. About 24% are found to be seminomas, cancerous tumors that effect mostly the testicles but can affect other sites. Sertoli cell tumors (about 18% of cases) release estrogen and can cause feminization of the male dog and anemia among other signs. In rare cases, Sertoli cell tumors are malignant and can spread to the lymph nodes surrounding the urinary tract...

Everyone knows that dogs eat things they are not supposed to like toys, clothing and the stuffings of comforters, but cats also can get into trouble when left alone with the wrong objects.

Swallowed string, yarn, and elastic can become linear foreign bodies that are life-threatening and require surgery to remove. This type of foreign body happens when one end of the object is anchored in the upper GI while the other end travels down the lower GI along with food and feces.

Sometimes the offending string or yarn gets tied around the tongue or frenulum, which is under the tongue, while the rest of the object is swallowed...

Post Surgical Complications - Seromas

One of the most common post-surgical complications in cats and dogs are seromas, a collection of fluid under the skin near the surgical site. This fluid is clear and uninfected, and is caused usually by excessive activity during the healing period. Sometimes they are caused by a reaction to the suture used.

A seroma looks like a small to medium sized bump near the surgery site. It is soft (filled with fluid) and not hot to the touch. The fluid pocket may be emptied or even surgically repaired by your vet, but most often the fluid is absorbed by the body with rest...

Not all intact cats and dogs develop pyometra or mammary tumors, but the risk is relatively high.

Studies have shown that pyometra, a serious and life-threatening infection of the uterus, is considered common among intact female dogs and cats starting around the age of 9 months. Owners may not notice anything is wrong until the animal is very sick, especially if it is a “closed pyo.” If it is an “open pyo” the owner may notice pus draining from the vulva. Cats, fastidious cleaners, are harder to identify that way...

Cats are prolific breeders, able to get pregnant at six months, with some experiencing their first pregnancy as young as four months. Their gestational period lasts 62 days and they can get pregnant again while nursing a litter, which makes it nearly impossible to catch them without kittens for a spay procedure.

The ideal time to spay a momma cat is when her kittens are just weaned (4-6 weeks after she’s given birth and the kittens are eating wet food). She may already be pregnant again, but the cycle must be broken in order to curb overpopulation...

Now that kitten and puppy season is here, some may wonder, “When can I get my critters altered?”

Kittens must be three months old and weigh three pounds. Kittens go into their first heat cycle around six months, but some can experience their first heat at around four months.

Puppies must be four months or older.

The price for kittens is the same as adult cats - $90/kitten, which includes vaccines and flea treatment.

The price for puppies is the same as adult dogs and is determined by weight...

Dental health is as important to pets as it is to their humans. Dental disease can lead to systemic illness, pain and loss of appetite. At Spay Neuter Save Network, cleanings (scaling and polishing) cost $150. Tooth extractions are $25/tooth. Incisors and deciduous (baby) teeth are free. The cost of a dental procedure has been capped at $350. This includes anesthesia, nerve blocks and pain meds. Take home medications may be extra.

There has been a lot of talk about the early Spring and cats already having kittens...

Understanding Spaying and Neutering

Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures that prevent pets, particularly cats and dogs, from reproducing. Spaying is the removal of the ovaries and usually the uterus in female pets, while neutering is the removal of the testicles in male pets.

Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet?

Health Benefits

• In Females: Reduces the risk of uterine infections and breast tumors.
• In Males: Prevents testicular cancer and prostate problems.

Behavioral Improvements

• Decreases aggression in males...