Best vet hospital in New York for dog spaying and teeth removal?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! As much as any surgery and anesthesia can be routine, a spay is a very common procedure. Complications are rare and we take every precaution to have successful outcomes. You vet wants everything to go well too! Spaying her is the best thing for her health! I wish Aubree the very best tomorrow!

I would call the petco closest to your location to schedule an appointment. According to your zip code these are a few in your area that I have located. I hope this helps. https://stores.petco.com/search?q=New%20York%20United%20States

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! PetCo and VetCo do not perform surgeries. The cost of spaying (desexing) is region dependent and varies by veterinary hospital. I recommend establishing a regular vet and have them provide you and price and set up a date for surgery. I wish Honey and you the best!

Spaying your dog will contribute to her living longer and having a healthier life by eliminating the surge of hormones from when she goes into season that can lead to a uterine infection that can be life threatening, not to mention the additional stresses the hormones and the anxiety of being in season can have on a dog. Bloodwork is a good idea, to get an idea of how her organ systems are functioning and how well she will tolerate the anesthesia. Getting both procedures done at one time will eliminate the need for more than one anesthesia event, so that itself lowers her risk. Ask you vet if they are willing to work with you on getting the bloodwork done, either by running just liver and kidney function testing or if there is a discount for doing all of the work at one time.

In an overweight dog, there is more fat tissue to get through, and within the abdomen there is fat covering everything making it more difficult to see, and slippery to handle the tissues. It is a little more challenging than a spay in a thin dog. If they rescheduled the procedure with a different veterinarian, it is possible that the veterinarian on duty today wanted to make sure she was in more experienced hands. A spay is a very routine procedure, although no surgery is without risk. You should be thankful that the veterinarian today did what was best for Aubree, and I hope everything goes well tomorrow. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

There are a couple of reasons that they may have delayed Aubree's surgery. Overweight dogs have a lot more fat in their abdomen which makes the spay procedure more difficult. The surgeon today may have felt that the surgeon who is on tomorrow is a better surgeon or may have worried that they didn't have enough time on the schedule today to do both her spay and her dental. Overweight dogs will sometimes need more careful anesthetic monitoring, but that is always part of what we do when a dog is under anesthesia. Although anesthesia always has risks in any dog, we do everything we can to minimize those risks and certainly the health benefits of a spay and a dental cleaning are worth those risks. Remember, they would not have delayed Aubree's procedures unless they felt it was in her best interest, so they will do everything they can to take care of your baby. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and makes you feel better. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

Some Petco locations have a full-service veterinary clinic inside them which can do neuters (like a Boop by Petco clinic or Thrive vet clinic). Petco locations that use Vetco do not do surgery (neutering).

Only Petco stores with a new Thrive veterinary hospital inside them will be able to do spaying. I'm not sure if there is one in your area. Your less expensive option is to have it done at the Humane Society or your local spay/neuter clinic. ( https://www.dakinhumane.org/ )

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Unfortunately we do not have specific clinic recommendations, but I would recommend researching veterinary clinics close to you, and then you can call for pricing and estimates, etc. Good luck finding a clinic you are happy with and starting a great relationship!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. Yes, there are veterinarians that specialize in dentistry. Many general practitioners enjoy dentistry and will have additional training. There are also board certified veterinary dentists. These are veterinarians who have completed residency programs and passed a qualifying exam. They now limit their practice to advanced dentistry. I hope this information helps!