THE BOYCE-HOLLAND SPAY

The Boyce-Holland spay for dogs or cats is an innovative, minimally invasive technique which utilizes a surgical wound of only 1/2 inch long. There are no external sutures to be removed, and there are no special wound-care instructions. In some cases, minor swelling, redness or a slight discharge may be noted, which may be simply treated with a triple antibiotic ointment. Recovery time is minimal, and there are usually no complications; however we will gladly attend to any which may arise, free of charge.

Spay Benefits for Dogs:

A. Eliminates unwanted heats and protects the female from male dogs

B. Reduces the risk of mammary, ovarian and uterine cancers

C. Prevents uterine infections and jammed-up puppies

D. Eliminates the messy discharge and odor associated with estrus

E. Helps control the pet population

Spay Benefits for Cats:

A. Eliminates unwanted heats and annoying behavior

B. Reduces the risk of mammary, ovarian and uterine cancers

C. Helps control the pet population

Medical Terminology:

Spayed = a female cat or dog who has had both ovaries and uterus surgically removed, and is not capable of producing offspring.
Neutered = a male cat or dog who has had both testicles surgically removed, and is not capable of producing offspring. Also known as castration. Some refer to "neutered" as a male or female dog that has been surgically altered to render them sterile (testicles removed or ovaries removed, making them not capable of producing offspring).
Related terms: desexed, fixed, altered
Intact = not spayed or neutered, the animal has reproductive organs capable of producing offspring.
Queen = intact female cat
Tom = intact male cat
Bitch = intact female dog
Dog = intact male dog