Spay & Neuter
A happier, healthier pet starts here.
Your pet doesn't dream about surgery, but they do want to stay healthy, carefree, and comfortable — and spay/neuter is one of the best ways to help them get there. We make it smooth, safe, and stress-free from the first hello to the post-op snuggles.
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Why it matters
Spay & neuter surgery for lasting health
This isn't just about preventing unwanted litters — though yes, that's huge. It also helps prevent serious health issues and can reduce certain behaviors like marking, roaming, and aggression.
Prevents health issues
Lowers the risk of uterine infections, mammary tumors, and prostate disease down the line.
Curbs problem behaviors
Spaying and neutering can help reduce marking, roaming, and aggression driven by hormones for a calmer pet at home.
Prevents unwanted litters
One of the simplest, most effective ways to keep your community's shelters from overflowing.
Health & behavior benefits
Spay & neuter benefits for dogs & cats
Both procedures remove your pet's ability to reproduce — and each comes with its own set of lifelong health and behavior benefits.
Spaying
Female pets- Prevents uterine infections (pyometra)
- Reduces the risk of mammary cancer
- Calmer behavior and less hormone-driven aggression
- Less roaming and restlessness during heat cycles
- Reduced mating-related vocalizations or excessive meowing in cats
Neutering
Male pets- Prevents testicular cancer
- Lowers the risk of perianal tumors
- Helps prevent a range of prostate problems
- Less desire to roam and escape to find or respond to a mate
- Calmer behavior, less marking and aggression
- Reduced vocalizations or excessive meowing in cats
Pricing
Premium spay & neuter, minus the premium cost
Our price covers the whole surgery day, not just the procedure: anesthesia with a team watching your pet's vitals the entire time, an IV and fluids, pain relief before and after, take-home pain meds, and an e-collar. These are averages from real Sploot invoices, so your pet's tailored estimate may wiggle a bit with their species, size, and age. Your vet will walk you through it all at the pre-op exam.
Dog Spay
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| Without SplootPack | $1,159 |
| With SplootPack | $869 |
| Savings | $290 |
Sploot’s price is the average SplootPack member price for a canine spay, from real Sploot invoices. It covers the whole surgery day, not just the procedure: anesthesia and monitoring, IV fluids, the hospital stay, pain control, take-home pain meds, and an e-collar. The pre-op exam and bloodwork happen at your consultation and are billed then. The comparison is the average price for a canine spay at other vets in our market. Your vet confirms a tailored estimate after the pre-op exam, and it can be higher or lower depending on your pet’s size and what they need.
What’s on a typical spay or neuter invoice?
Average line-item prices from real Sploot spay and neuter invoices, before any SplootPack discount. Anesthesia and the surgery itself scale with your pet’s species and size, and extra surgical time only applies if your pet needs it — we’ll always walk you through it first.
SplootPack Membership
Save $600+ on your pet's primary care
Members save an average of $600+ a year*; the membership basically pays for itself before the year even begins, with the following:
- 3 FREE wellness exams a year
- 10% OFF all Sploot veterinary services
- 25% OFF spay and neuter surgeries
- And more!
*Estimated average annual savings; actual savings vary by pet and services used.
Spay and neuter add-ons
Enhance your pet's recovery or bundle services together:
Optional upgrades that make surgery gentler and recovery faster. Ask about any of these during your consultation.
*Laparoscopic spay is only available at Sploot Veterinary Care — Highlands, Denver; open to all Colorado pet parents. Prices apply to Denver locations only and may vary by clinic. Add-ons are subject to change based on your pet's medical needs; any additional services required during the procedure will be reflected in your final estimate.
What happens at your consultation
The pre-game check‑in.
Before your dog's or cat's spay or neuter procedure, we'll do a full nose-to-tail physical exam and bloodwork to make sure they're healthy and ready for anesthesia.
Your vet will walk you through the next steps, answer your questions, and give you an estimate based on your pet's size and needs.
Once your pet is cleared for spaying or neutering, you'll have 30 days to schedule the surgery before we need new labs.
Exam & bloodwork fees
Bloodwork cost varies depending on what's needed for your pet. Cleared pets have 30 days to schedule surgery before new labs are required.
Surgery day at Sploot
Your pet's day, start to finish.
On the big day, your pet comes in for their nap — we handle everything from there.
Cozy and closely watched
We place a breathing tube, monitor heart rate and oxygen levels continuously, and keep your pet cozy with warm blankets while they snooze.
Modern anesthesia and pain control
The procedure is typically under an hour, using gold-standard anesthesia and minimally invasive techniques for less discomfort and a faster recovery.
Home the same day
Most pets go home the same day — sleepy but safe — and by the next morning, they're usually wagging or purring like nothing happened.
Pay over time
Paying over time with CareCredit.
We get it — the timing of a pet's needs isn't always perfect. That's why we accept CareCredit®. This healthcare credit card lets you pay over time for any procedure over $200. Most plans include 6–18 months of no-interest financing if paid within the promo period.
- See if you prequalify in seconds; this has no impact on your credit score
- Reusable for future visits at any Sploot clinic
- Pay over time with convenient monthly payments*
*Subject to credit approval. See carecredit.com for details. See our full financing options.
Why Sploot
Safety you can actually feel.
Your pet's safety and comfort aren't negotiable — they're our top priority, before, during, and after.
A spay or neuter plan built for your pet
A full health check and pre-op bloodwork, plus an anesthetic and pain management plan tailored to your pet's size, breed, and individual needs.
Skilled hands & dedicated surgery suites
Experienced surgical and anesthesia teams, advanced monitoring, minimally invasive tools like Ligasure, and dedicated surgical suites for top-tier efficiency and safety.
Supportive post-op care
One-on-one recovery monitoring, personalized pain relief, cold laser therapy to speed healing, and clear aftercare notes — with our team a call away during extended hours.
Real stories, real relief
Back to their old self in no time.
Bailey
Bailey the rescue pup came in for her spay nervous but wagging. She was up and eating dinner that night, and back to her tail-wagging self within a couple of days.
Mochi
Mochi the cat strutted out post-neuter like the king of the world. His family said he's calmer, cuddlier, and still very much in charge of the couch.
Common questions
Spay & neuter, answered.
When is the best time to spay or neuter a dog?
Veterinarians typically recommend spay or neuter surgery for dogs that are 6 months or older. However, the best time to spay or neuter a dog will depend on various factors like breed, size, overall health, and so on.
When is the best time to neuter or spay a cat?
Most kittens can undergo spay or neuter surgery at around 5 months of age. However, veterinarians can adjust the recommended time based on your cat's individual needs.
What's the difference between spay and neuter surgeries?
The spay surgery, for female dogs and cats, involves the careful removal of the ovaries and uterus. Meanwhile, the neuter procedure involves the careful removal of the testicles in male dogs and cats.
Will my pet change after the spay or neuter surgery?
Your furry companion will still be themselves, just calmer, healthier, and less likely to display mating-related and territorial behaviors, including roaming, escaping, or urine marking.
Is anesthesia safe?
Yes! We do a pre-op physical exam and bloodwork as medical screening before the procedure. During the surgery itself, our expert team monitors your pet continuously to ensure their safety.
How long does recovery take?
Most pets feel back to normal in a day or two, with full recovery in around 10–14 days.
Do I need to come back for a recheck?
Yep! We'll schedule a quick follow-up to check your pet's healing and remove sutures if needed.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, CareCredit is available for spaying and neutering or any veterinary procedure at Sploot that's over $200.
Does SplootPack™ apply to spay and neuter surgeries?
Absolutely! You'll save on the consultation, procedure, follow-up check-up, and meds.
With the SplootPack, the pre-op consultation can be included as one of your 3 FREE exams (if they're not yet used). Additionally, a 10% discount can apply to the pre-op bloodwork, and a 25% discount applies to the spay or neuter procedure itself.
Can I spay or neuter an older pet?
Yes, some older pets can be spayed or neutered safely. However, this depends on their overall health, age, and other factors, which highlights the importance of the pre-op physical exam and bloodwork.
Do older dogs and cats benefit from spaying or neutering?
Older dogs and cats may not get the full preventive benefit of spay and neuter surgeries as puppies and kittens who undergo the procedure at a younger age.
However, there are still benefits for older pets, including the prevention of testicular cancer and uterine infection (pyometra), treating some hormone-driven or prostate issues, and some behavioral improvements.
Is spaying or neutering legally required?
In some places, yes. Denver requires dogs and cats over 6 months to be spayed or neutered (barring a medical exemption), and it's tied to pet licensing. Rules vary by city, so check your local municipality for the specifics where you live.