If you are trying to decide whether or not you will spay or neuter your new pet there are a few things to consider. Do you plan to breed your pet? If so, is your pet a good candidate for breeding? This can include overall health, hip problems, hernias, and other genetic abnormalities that could be passed to offspring. Our veterinarians can assist you in determining if your pet is a good candidate for breeding. 

If you decide to spay or neuter your pet Cloquet Animal Hospital is one of the only clinics in the Northland offering laser surgery. We typically recommend spaying/neutering around six months of age. When your pet comes in for the procedure he/she will be given a head-to-toe examination to include pre-anesthetic blood work screening. This will help us make sure your pet is healthy enough to undergo surgery. During surgery an experienced veterinarian performs the procedure while a knowledgeable technician monitors vital signs on state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. After the procedure your pet will be wrapped in blankets and monitored closely until they are awake.

Losing a pet can be a pet-owners worst nightmare. At Cloquet Animal Hospital we can implant a small microchip under your pet’s skin and register them in the Home-again database. Ask us more about this service at your pet’s first visit.