Guidelines

For dogs:

1. Between 4 months and 5 years of age ...
2. Weighs more than 5 pounds but less than 60 pounds...
3. No known illness, injury or medical condition that may increase surgical risk...
4. Not belonging to the breeds of Chinese Pug, Boston Terrier, American/English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, or any other brachycephalic (short-faced) breed, due to greater anesthetic risk...
5. Not aggressive toward people or highly aggressive toward other animals...

For cats:

1. Between 3 months and 5 years of age...
2. Weighs more than 3 pounds...
3. No known illness, injury or medical condition that may increase surgical risk...
4. Not belonging to either the hairless or Persian breeds...

Medical History Requirements

For cats:

• Vaccines -- current FVRCP and Rabies.  Cat owners seeking a waiver from required vaccinations must present a valid veterinary record or veterinary receipts showing that your cat has received an appropriate up-to-date 'distemper series' consisting of at least two FVRCP vaccines given 14 - 28 days apart  and a rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian.

• FeLV/FIV Testing -- All cats must be tested for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) within six months prior to surgery. Cat owners must present a valid shot record showing the results of the test or our veterinarian will test your cat at time of surgery for a cost of $20.

For dogs:

• Vaccines -- current distemper and Rabies. Dog owners seeking a waiver from required vaccinations must present a valid veterinary record or veterinary receipts showing that your dog has received an appropriate up-to-date 'distemper series' consisting of at least two DHPP vaccines given 14 - 28 days apart and a rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian.

• Heartworm Testing -- If your dog is older than six months of age, you must present proof that he/she is free of heartworm disease or our veterinarian will test for heartworms prior to surgery for a cost of $17. A receipt for purchase of heartworm preventative or your dog's box of heartworm preventative are acceptable proof of preventive care.