Spay, Neuter & Surgery
Skilled hands. Safe procedures. Faster recovery.
Surgery is often the most anxiety-inducing part of pet ownership — for you and your animal. Our goal is to make the experience as safe, transparent, and comfortable as possible, from the pre-operative consultation through to the final suture check.
Our surgical suite is equipped with modern anaesthetic monitoring (pulse oximetry, capnography, ECG, blood pressure), heated surgery tables to maintain body temperature, and a dedicated recovery ward where your pet wakes up under the watch of a trained veterinary nurse.
Spaying and neutering are among the most common procedures we perform. Beyond preventing unwanted litters, sterilisation significantly reduces the risk of mammary tumours, pyometra (a life-threatening uterine infection), testicular cancer, and roaming-related injuries. We recommend spaying or neutering most pets between 6 and 12 months of age.
We also perform a wide range of soft-tissue surgeries — mass and tumour removals, wound repairs, abscess drainage, foreign-body extractions (yes, dogs really do swallow socks), bladder-stone removal, and eye surgeries. Every surgical patient receives a thorough pre-operative blood screen, a tailored anaesthetic plan, multi-modal pain management, and a clear take-home recovery guide.
Why choose us for spay, neuter & surgery
Continuous vital monitoring
Heart rate, oxygen saturation, CO₂, blood pressure, and temperature are tracked every minute throughout surgery.
Pre-surgical blood screening
Every surgical patient gets blood work to ensure kidneys, liver, and blood cells can handle anaesthesia safely.
Heated surgery tables
Maintaining core body temperature during surgery reduces complications and speeds up recovery.
Multi-modal pain management
We combine local anaesthesia, systemic painkillers, and anti-inflammatories so your pet wakes up comfortable.
Supervised recovery ward
A calm, warm, nurse-monitored space where your pet recovers before going home with you.
Clear post-op guidance
A printed recovery plan, medication schedule, wound-care instructions, and a free follow-up suture check.
What's included
Every spay, neuter & surgery appointment at The Animal Doctor includes the following as standard.
Pricing: Spay/neuter from KSh 5,000 (cats) / KSh 8,000 (dogs). Soft-tissue surgeries quoted individually after consultation. All prices include blood work, anaesthesia, monitoring, and post-op check.
- Pre-operative consultation
- Blood work (CBC + chemistry panel)
- IV catheter & fluid support
- General anaesthesia with monitoring
- The surgical procedure itself
- Intra-operative pain management
- Recovery ward observation
- Take-home medications (pain, antibiotics)
- E-collar / body suit if needed
- Free post-op suture check visit
How it works
Consultation & blood work
We assess your pet, discuss the procedure, run pre-surgical labs, and answer all your questions.
Day of surgery
Drop off in the morning (fasted). We prep, administer anaesthesia, and perform the procedure with full monitoring.
Recovery & discharge
Your pet wakes up in our supervised ward. We call you when they're ready, explain home care, and send medications.
Post-op check
Return in 10–14 days for suture removal and a final wound check — included in the surgical fee.
Frequently asked questions
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