nextdoor-nf-2024-2

2024 NextDoor "Neighborhood Fave"
Thank you for making Windrose Animal Hospital your favorite!
We're honored to serve the Cranberry Township community with exceptional pet care.

Cat Spaying and Neutering in Cranberry Township and Valencia, PA

Spaying or neutering your cat is one of the best things you can do for their health and well-being. These procedures can prevent certain cancers and health problems, curb unwanted behaviors, and even help reduce the number of unwanted cats. At Windrose Animal Hospital, we provide safe and effective spay/neuter surgeries for cats of all ages.

Cat Wellness Exams in Cranberry Township banner

When to Consider Spaying or Neutering Your Cat

Your feline friend can be neutered or spayed as young as 4 to 6 months. For female cats, it's best to spay before they’re 5 to 6 months old when they begin their first heat cycle. For male cats, neutering before they are six months old can help prevent spraying, roaming, and aggression. 

Why Should I Spay or Neuter My Cat?

Spaying or neutering your cat offers numerous benefits for your pet, your household, and the community. Here’s why:

  1. Prevents Overpopulation: Reduces the number of unwanted cats in shelters and on the streets and helps combat the feline homelessness crisis.
  2. Helps Avoid Unwanted Euthanasia: Decreases the number of cats euthanized in shelters due to overcrowding and saves countless feline lives by preventing unwanted litters.
  3. Protects Against Certain Cancers: Cat spaying and cat neutering eliminate the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers in females and prevent testicular cancer in males.
  4. Improves Behavior: It helps reduce or eliminate spraying, marking, and yowling in males and prevents females from going into heat, reducing restlessness and yowling.
  5. Increases Longevity: Cat spaying and neutering often leads cats to live longer, healthier lives. It also reduces the risk of certain diseases and injuries related to roaming.
  6. It’s Cost-Effective: Cat spaying and neutering prevent expenses associated with pregnancy, birth, and litter care.

Ultimately, spaying or neutering your furry companion is a choice that benefits your pet, your family, and your community.

catontable

How Long is Recovery?

Most cats are alert and walking within a few hours after surgery, but they may be a little groggy for the first day or two. Full recovery takes a couple of weeks, with limited activity in between to allow the incision to heal. After two weeks, however, most cats can resume normal activities.

Remember, each cat is unique, and some may recover faster or slower than others. To ensure your feline friend has a full and speedy recovery, it’s important to follow your veterinarian's specific post-operative care instructions for the best results.

cat-07.

Will My Cat Experience Behavioral Changes After the Procedure?

Many cat owners notice positive changes in their cat’s behavior after they’ve been spayed or neutered. While your cat's fundamental personality will remain the same, the reduction in bothersome hormone-driven behaviors will allow you and your feline friend to bond more closely.

Male cats, for example, typically become less aggressive and territorial, with a significant decrease in any spraying and marking behaviors. They're also less likely to roam, which can reduce the risk of injuries from fights or accidents. 

Female cats, on the other hand, will no longer have heat cycles. This eliminates behaviors like yowling, restlessness, and the urge to escape outdoors in search of a mate. 

While every cat is different, both male and female cats generally become more affectionate and focused on their human families after the procedure. 

What to Expect from Windrose Animal Hospital

When you choose to have your beloved feline friend spayed or neutered at our vet clinic, rest assured that their health and comfort are our top priorities. Our team offers comprehensive veterinary services for cats, including routine check-ups, emergency care, and specialized treatments to ensure their health and well-being. 

Here’s what you can expect when you arrive for your appointment:
  • Pre-Surgical Evaluation: Before the procedure, we ensure that your cat is current on their annual exam, vaccinations, and parasite testing. This ensures that your cat is in optimal health for the surgery.
  • Lab Work: Prior to anesthesia, we perform comprehensive lab work to assess your cat’s overall health and identify any potential issues.
  • Microchipping: We recommend microchipping your cat, especially if they have outdoor access. This increases the chances of a safe return if your cat gets lost.


Schedule Your Cat’s Spaying or Neutering Appointment

Our compassionate team at Windrose Animal Hospital strives to create a calm and comfortable environment for your pet during their spay or neuter procedure. Schedule your cat's appointment today.
Windrose Animal Hospital Pittsburgh Penguins

Looking for End-of-Life Services for Cats in Pennsylvania?

dog-cat
veterinarian

Looking for End-of-Life Services for Cats in Pennsylvania?

At Leo’s Pet Care, we aim to keep your pets healthy. We recommend routine pet examinations, vaccinations, and more to give your pets the best chance at a healthy and long life.

Keep In Touch

Contact Us

Cranberry Township

 

Valencia

Opening Hours
General Practice

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Walk-In Urgent Care

Every Day: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Valencia

Monday, Tuesday,
& Thursday:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Holidays

Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Early Closure Christmas Eve*
Christmas Day
Early Closure New Years Eve*
New Years Day

*General Practice Only

Thank You For Your Kind Words!

Star rating
4.9 out of 5, based on 1200+ Customer Reviews
Star rating
Absolutely love this place!
Everyone is always so friendly and kind and down to earth! They love your animals like their own! Always very fresh and smells good and is never ever dirty! Two features I love is the Pet Desk App and also you can text them directly instead of calling! They usually respond within 5 minutes!
Alyssa B.
Cranberry Twp, PA
Yellow Dog
Star rating
I highly recommend them!
We are very thankful for the care Windrose veterinary hospital gives to our pup Nala. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. Dr Johnson as well as other doctors we have seen are very thorough. They always answer any questions or concerns we may have and never rush us.
Sharon B.
Cranberry Twp, PA
Gray Dog
Star rating
The staff at Windrose is always amazing!
We brought a stray baby kitten in and they were so gentle and thorough with the exam and answers the many questions I had with knowledge and patience. We use Windrose for our older kittens too and have been wonderful with them , as well!
Dana A.
Cranberry Twp, PA
Yellow Cat
Star rating
So happy I found Windrose!
Amazing staff and very clean office. Everyone from the receptionists, techs and vet were so sweet to my 2yo pup. They were understanding and patient when he was scared and sat on the floor with him to make him feel comfortable. Very affordable pricing too! So happy I found Windrose!
Megan McNulty
Gray Dog
Star rating
I highly recommend Windrose for your vet services.
Stella's care at Windrose was excellent! Everyone I came into contact with was kind, thoughtful, and had great communication about Stella's care. I highly recommend Windrose for your vet services.
Andrea Clark
Yellow Dog
Star rating
They are prompt, friendly, and efficient.
We switched over to here last year, and we are so happy we made the change. They are prompt, friendly, and efficient. Easy to communicate with and always get back to you. Also very reasonable and no unnecessary tests or procedures. The staff is so attentive and gentle. Highly recommend Windrose!
Kristine Hart
Gray Dog
Star rating
I'm incredibly please we found this practice.
I recently needed a vet for a guinea pig and found it is difficult to find a vet to treat exotics anymore. I contacted Windrose and was very pleased that they were able to get to get him in urgently. I needed him seen again a couple weeks later and Lisa was able to get him in fast around my schedule. I appreciate ...
Liz Hare
Yellow Dog
Star rating
Wonderful people, excellent care.
My 9 1/2 year old bassett had a medical emergency. I called our regular vet, he was too busy to care for him. We called Windrose and they immediately took care of him. They were kind, caring and so sweet with him. He has a new doctor now. Wonderful people, excellent care.
Jackie Washil
Gray Dog
Star rating
Please come here if you want quality service.
This is easily the best animal hospital experience we have ever had. We had an emergency case in which if we didn’t get help in that moment, our dog would have passed away. They dropped everything to help us and saved our dog and we couldn’t be more grateful. Please come here if you want quality service and the ...
Taylor Teitbaum
Yellow Cat
Star rating
I feel so confident with Windrose's expertise.
This was my first experience at Windrose Animal Hospital, and it was wonderful. The staff at check in were fast, kind and engaging. My Great Dane pup loved Dr. Skalos. The doc took the time to answer my many questions about my pup. We came up with a great game plan and I feel so confident with Windrose's ...
K.I.
Gray Dog
Star rating
I cannot say enough about Windrose.
I cannot say enough about Windrose. The easy access for expert advice via texting has proved beneficial several time for our dog. We had two occurrences when our dog ate inappropriate things. The first time they promptly responded that she would be okay and to just monitor. The second time was more serious ...
Colleen Tanner
Yellow Dog
Star rating
We are extremely fortunate...
We are extremely fortunate to have a group of medical professionals as dedicated and as compassionate as your team. We couldn't ask for anything more. We plan on going through this a few more times in life as long as we know folks like you have our backs. Thank you guys. You haven't seen the end of us. We look ...
Wes G
Gray Dog
Star rating
No other vet will ever be as good as you guys!
Can’t say enough nice things about Windrose. We had to move and leaving you guys was the biggest hurt of moving. Windrose has the most attentive and caring staff I’ve ever experienced with my reactive pups that hate the vet. Bailey is absolutely amazing and treated my babies like her own. No other vet will ever ...
Sarah
Yellow Dog
Star rating
Windrose Animal Hospital is lovely!
Windrose Animal Hospital is lovely! From the first time we brought our pup, the staff was super friendly and attentive. I am thrilled that we chose Windrose because I cannot see us taking Waffles anywhere else.
Shauna Concannon
Yellow Cat