We require all cats be up-to-date on their rabies and distemper vaccines in addition to having an exam with an Affectionately Cats Doctor BEFORE we schedule them for VSN.
Vermont Spay/Neuter
Calm and compassionate high volume spay/neuter services
Our Mission
We strive to reduce the number of unwanted animals in our region. Spaying females and neutering males is currently the most humane and effective means known to achieve this goal of controlling animal overpopulation. By working with local humane societies, rescue groups, and individuals, we hope to be able to reach out to and serve a large population of animals in our region not currently receiving this care. It is the desire of Affectionately Cats that all have access to these essential services of spaying and neutering, and we are proud to host VSN in this effort.
These services are provided by Dr.’s Long-Kessler and Berger along with a skilled team of staff and volunteers. We offer the service once monthly on Wednesdays at Affectionately Cats. The cost to spay a female is $200 or $100 to neuter a male. We accept credit/debit card payments as a pre pay option or cash only due at the time your cat is admitted.
What’s included
Pain control
Anesthesia and pain control injection during the surgery, providing a full 24 hours of relief. Additional pain relief tablets available and recommended.
Additional Services
While your cat is with us, there are services we can provide for an additional fee.
Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS Testing
Feline Leukemia is a very contagious virus in cats, spread through contact with bodily fluids. It can be fatal, typically within a few years of infection. If your cat goes outdoors, they should be tested and then vaccinated (vaccine available through separate appointments).
Feline AIDS is transmitted through saliva and typically seen in fighting and outdoor cats. Testing is important, because AIDS-positive cats should be kept indoors and receive more frequent veterinary check-ups and parasite treatment, to help them continue to live a fairly normal life.
Flea Treatment
It is recommended that all cats receive a cat-specific flea control product prior to their scheduled surgery day. If you would like a prescription for a flea preventative, please contact us to schedule a physical exam and discuss flea control options with one of our veterinarians.
If there is evidence of fleas on your cat at the time of admission for surgery, a topical anti-flea medication will be applied. It is important to continue flea control measures for all pets in the home for at least 3 months to prevent re-infestation with fleas. Additional doses of flea control medication will be available for purchase.
Ear Mite Treatment
If your cat has evidence of ear mites, their ear canals will be gently cleaned, and we will dispense an anti-ear mite medication.
Dewormer
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that your cat can get from hunting or from grooming and ingesting an infected flea. Tapeworm segments look like rice or sesame seeds at your cat’s hind end. If tapeworms are noted on your cat’s surgery day, we will dispense a topical deworming medication which also treats roundworms and hookworms (contagious to people).
Microchipping
Microchipping allows you to locate your cat if he/she is ever lost and brought to a humane society where they can read the tiny chip that was inserted under your cats skin. The chip has your contact information.