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S.N.A.P.
There is financial help at Lewis
Clark Animal Shelter Clinic
for your pet to be spayed or
neutered.
Call our receptionist for the
details. Don't delay because of money.
We want to help you.
Spay/Neuter
Clinic
To help ensure that there are enough
homes for all pets, we play an active role in reducing the
number of unwanted animals born. As a service to our adopters,
we provide a free spay/neuter surgery with every adoption.
Additionally, we operate a spay/neuter clinic for income
restricted pet owners throughout our community. The clinic is
staffed by licensed professional veterinarians and veterinary
assistants.
Appointments
An appointment is required for each
surgery and can be made by calling (208) 746-1623 during
regular hours of operation.
(Except
for the off-site SNAP clinics which are drop in only. Click here
for more info)
Requirements
All animals must be at least three (3)
months of age and are required to be current on all
vaccines. Parvo combo - Kennel Cough - Rabies (3 vaccines)
for all dogs and Upper Respiratory combo - Rabies (2 vaccines)
for all cats. Vaccines are available at time of surgery. |
Fees
All fees must be paid at the time of
admission.
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Weight |
Dog Spay |
Dog Neuter |
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0-39bs. |
$65.00 |
$55.00 |
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40-60
lbs. |
$75.00 |
$65.00 |
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61-more lbs. |
$85.00 |
$75.00 |
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Cat Neuter |
$20.00 |
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Cat Spay |
$35.00 |
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VACCINES |
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Rabies |
10.00 |
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Canine DHLPP |
10.00 |
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Canine Kennel Cough |
6.00 |
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Feline FCVRP |
10.00 |
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Feline Leukemia FeLV |
10.00 |
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Feline Leukemia Test |
25.00 |
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Other fees may apply if the animal is in
heat or pregnant. Male dogs with an undescended testicle will be referred
to other valley clinics. Vaccines are required and can be
given at the time of surgery at the above prices.
Other Services
The Humane Society offers microchip
identification to all pet owners. A microchip, the size of a
grain of rice, is injected under the animal's skin between the
shoulder blades. Each chip has a unique number that is
registered with a national database along with the pet owner's
address and phone number. The microchip can be read by scanners
that are currently used by most animal organizations and
veterinary clinics.
Microchipping $15
available Wednesdays & Thusdays 10: am -3:00 pm
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Pre-Operative Procedures
Your pet must weigh at least three pounds, and be at least three months old.
The clinic opens and all pets must arrive by 8:30 a.m. This is not just a drop-off; plan to be there approximately
15 minutes to meet with a veterinary technician.
If you are not at the clinic before 9:30 a.m., your appointment will be forfeited.
No food after 10:00 p.m. the night before surgery. Your pet's stomach must be empty, or it could vomit during anesthesia, choke, and develop aspiration pneumonia.
Water
during the night is okay. No topical insecticides (no flea dips, sprays, or shampoos) for a week before surgery. If you've used any the week of your appointment, bathe the animal in a mild baby shampoo to
remove the residue. Frontline, Advantage, or flea collars are okay.
Dogs must come on a leash or harness. Dogs will not be allowed to go home in the back of a pickup truck unless they are in a secured kennel.
Cats must arrive and go home in separate carriers. We sell cardboard carriers for $5.00 if you do not have a carrier. Bring a clean towel so we can make your cat comfortable for
the ride home. E-Collars
are available if you pet tends to chew or lick the suture site, at an additional $10.00 charge. If a client declines, a waiver must be signed agreeing to any post-operative
complications as a result of licking will be paid at the owner's expense.
If your pet has been vaccinated for rabies within the past 3 years, we must see the current rabies certificate. Bring it with you that morning, or it
can be faxed to us at (208) 743-1301. If we don't see the rabies certificate by
ADMISSION we will vaccinate at your expense. The metal tag is not acceptable as proof.
We cannot guarantee a discharge time.
Post-Operative Procedures
Post
surgical veterinary help is available at Lewis Clark Animal Shelter only
during business hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00pm As your
signed surgical waiver and agreement states, you will be responsible for
any expenses incurred at veterinary clinics other than LCAS.
For the safety and well-being of your pet, we recommend the following instructions
be carefully followed:
When any anesthesia is used, stomach upset can occur. To help avoid this, we recommend that you restrict the amount of food and water to which your pet has access.
Offer
small quantities of food or water after you return home. A few
tablespoons every hour or so the first day will be adequate and will
gently wake up your pet's digestive tract. -
Gradually increase the amount of food and water over the next 24 hours.
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Do not be alarmed if your pet does not eat or drink the first evening.
Restrict your pet's activity for the next few days. Spayed females require more recovery time than neutered males. Keep males indoors and quiet for 1-3 days, females for 3-5
days, if possible. Check the incision at least twice a day until healed. If the incision gets dirty, clean gently with a cotton ball and water. Remember, your pet has undergone major surgery, and a
small amount of red, watery seepage or bruising is normal for a few days. Contact a veterinarian if you find:
the incision is opening, or blood is dripping from the incision
any sign of infection, or the incision appears swollen or inflamed
excessive swelling of the scrotum on males
Surgical sutures will dissolve within 30 days, and should not need to be removed. Occasionally, skin staples are used to close the incision, and you will be instructed when to
return to LCAS to have them removed. Male dogs are very prone to licking the surgical area and can pull out their stitches early.
We strongly recommend that owners of male dogs purchase a plastic e-collar
to prevent the pet from licking his incision and causing bleeding, infection, and additional costs for you.
Do not allow your pet to get wet or go swimming for a week after surgery as this can easily introduce infection into the incision. Do not apply any topical flea prevention for 7
days after surgery. Do not give aspirin or Tylenol for pain relief. These drugs can be deadly, especially to cats. Contact us immediately if you feel your pet is suffering from excessive pain.
If you have a question or concern about your pet after surgery, please do the following:
If you feel you have a life-threatening emergency and are unable to reach
us, contact your local emergency veterinarian.
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