- 924 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
- (916) 925-2107
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- (916) 925-2107
- Today: ...
Safe, Professional Surgical Care That Supports Your Pet’s Long-Term Health
Spaying and neutering are important preventive procedures that help pets live healthier, safer lives. At Del Paso Veterinary Clinic, all spay and neuter surgeries are performed by Dr. Khabra with 18 years of surgical experience, using modern anesthesia monitoring, careful pain management, and attentive post-operative care to ensure your pet’s comfort from start to recovery.
Procedures are typically recommended around 6 months of age for both dogs and cats, with individualized guidance based on your pet’s breed, size, and health.
Helps Prevent Unwanted Litters Every surgery helps reduce the number of homeless pets in our community.
Prevents Uterine Infections (Pyometra) Spaying eliminates the risk of pyometra, a life-threatening infection that requires emergency surgery.
Prevents Prostate Disease Neutering reduces the risk of prostate enlargement, infections, and cancer in male dogs.
Lowers the Risk of Mammary and Testicular Cancers Early spaying (before first heat) significantly reduces mammary cancer risk. Neutering eliminates testicular cancer risk entirely.
Longer, Healthier Life Studies show that spayed and neutered pets often live longer, healthier lives.
Reduces Roaming and Escape Behaviors Altered pets are less likely to wander in search of a mate, reducing the risk of getting lost or injured.
Decreases Marking and Spraying Neutering reduces territorial urine marking in male dogs and cats.
Reduces Hormone-Driven Behaviors Altered pets are often calmer and less likely to fight with other animals.
Improves Focus and Training Without hormonal distractions, many pets are easier to train and more attentive.
Supports Community Efforts to Reduce Pet Overpopulation Help control shelter intake and give more pets a chance at finding homes.
Reduces Stray Animal Problems Fewer unwanted litters means fewer stray animals in Sacramento neighborhoods.
Pre-Surgical Consultation Dr. Khabra examines your pet to ensure they’re healthy for surgery and answers all your questions.
Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork (Recommended) A pre-anesthetic blood panel is recommended to help ensure your pet is healthy for anesthesia and surgery. This simple test checks organ function and helps us customize the safest anesthesia plan for your pet.
Our in-house laboratory provides same-day results for:
Fasting Instructions We provide specific guidelines for withholding food and water before surgery (typically no food after midnight).
What to Bring
Modern Anesthesia Protocols Customized anesthesia plan based on your pet’s age, weight, and health status.
Comprehensive Monitoring Your pet is closely monitored throughout the procedure using:
Pain Management Pain medication is administered before, during, and after surgery for optimal comfort.
Sterile Surgical Environment Strict sterilization protocols and modern surgical equipment ensure the highest safety standards.
Same-Day Discharge Spay and neuter procedures are same-day surgeries, meaning your pet will return home with you the same day — no overnight stays required.
What’s Included:
Recovery Instructions:
Follow-Up Care We provide clear instructions and are available by phone if you have questions during recovery. Sutures or staples are typically removed 10-14 days after surgery.
What It Is: Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus in female dogs and cats.
Incision Location: Small incision on the abdomen (midline).
Surgery Duration: Typically 30-60 minutes depending on pet size.
Recovery Time: 10-14 days of restricted activity.
What It Is: Surgical removal of the testicles in male dogs and cats.
Incision Location: Small incision in front of the scrotum (dogs) or on the scrotum (cats).
Surgery Duration: Typically 15-30 minutes.
Recovery Time: 10-14 days of restricted activity (though typically faster than spay).
Dogs: 6 months Cats: 6 months
Why This Age?
Individual Recommendations: Dr. Khabra provides personalized timing recommendations based on your pet’s breed, size, and health status.
Spay and neuter pricing is based on:
During your consultation or phone call, we’ll provide a transparent estimate so there are no surprises.
Pre-surgical bloodwork is additional but recommended.
Payment Options:
We typically recommend 6 months for both dogs and cats. Dr. Khabra will provide personalized recommendations based on your pet’s breed and size.
Yes! Spay and neuter surgeries are among the most common veterinary procedures. We use modern anesthesia protocols with comprehensive monitoring to ensure safety.
We take pain management very seriously. Your pet receives pain medication before, during, and after surgery. You’ll go home with pain medication to keep them comfortable during recovery.
Most pets need 10-14 days of restricted activity. No running, jumping, or rough play during this time.
Yes! Spay and neuter procedures are same-day surgeries. Your pet will go home with you in the afternoon/evening.
Surgery cost includes the procedure, anesthesia, monitoring, pain medication, E-collar, and follow-up visit. Pre-surgical bloodwork is additional but recommended.
Yes, we strongly recommend it. Bloodwork (CBC and chemistry panel) ensures your pet is healthy for anesthesia and helps us customize the safest anesthesia plan. Results are available same-day from our in-house lab.
Your pet’s core personality won’t change, but you may see positive changes like reduced aggression, less roaming, and decreased marking behaviors.
Spaying/neutering slightly reduces metabolism, but weight gain is preventable with proper diet and exercise. Dr. Khabra can provide nutritional guidance.
It’s never too late! Older pets can still benefit from spaying/neutering, though recovery may take slightly longer.
Most pets can have a small amount of food the same evening. We’ll provide specific feeding instructions at discharge.
We’ll let you know at discharge. Some pets have dissolvable sutures, while others need suture/staple removal at the follow-up visit (10-14 days).
18 Years of Surgical Expertise Dr. Khabra’s extensive experience means skilled, confident surgical technique.
Comprehensive Anesthesia Monitoring Five-parameter monitoring with dedicated technician ensures safety throughout surgery.
Same-Day Pre-Surgical Bloodwork Our in-house lab provides CBC and chemistry panel results immediately.
Same-Day Discharge Your pet goes home the same day to recover in the comfort of their own home.
Pain Management Priority Multimodal pain control before, during, and after surgery keeps your pet comfortable.
Modern Surgical Suite Fully equipped with advanced equipment and strict sterilization protocols.
Personal Care Dr. Khabra personally performs every surgery and is available for post-operative questions.
Competitive Pricing Quality surgical care at affordable prices with flexible payment options.
Multilingual Support We proudly serve our community in English, Spanish, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Trusted Since 1940 Over 80 years of surgical experience caring for Sacramento pets.
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Spaying and neutering are among the most important things you can do for your pet’s long-term health. Dr. Khabra’s expertise ensures safe, comfortable surgery with excellent outcomes.
Call (916) 925-2107 to schedule your pet’s spay or neuter surgery or to discuss timing and preparation.
Email: office@delpasovetclinic.com
Visit: 924 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
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