Schedule a veterinary consultation
Choose the appropriate age and timing with your vet
Follow all pre-surgery instructions
Fast your dog if instructed by the vet
Bring your dog to the clinic on the scheduled day
Allow the veterinary team to perform the neutering procedure
Follow all post-surgery care instructions
Keep your dog calm and restrict activity during recovery
Prevent licking or biting at the incision site
Use an e-collar or recovery suit if directed
Monitor the incision for swelling, redness, or discharge
Give prescribed pain medication as instructed
Attend any recommended follow-up appointment