Extra Services

$20 Pain relief medication-2 day supply

$10 E-Collar to prevent damage to the incision

$16 Flea and tick control for 1 month (Frontline Plus)

$45 Microchip with Lifetime Registration (Home Again)

$20 Dog Heartworm Test*

$25 Cat Leukemia AIDS Test*

$10 Ear Cleaning

$10 Nail Trim

*Surgery is underway before we have test results. Schedule an appointment at out shot clinic if you want results prior to surgery.

$15 Dog Distemper: distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus type 2, +/- parainfluenza.

$15 Cat Distemper: rhinotracheitis, calici, panleukopenia

$15 Rabies Vaccine

$15 Tapeworm treatment

$25 ea. Dog dew claw removal (extra hind toes)

N/C Ear Tip The tip of the left ear is removed (feral cats only)

$10 Deworm-hooks/roundworms

$25 One time treatment for ear mites

Pain Relief Medications: Anesthesia only controls pain while pets are asleep. At Ace of Spays, all pets receive another shot that controls pain for 6-8 hours. 3 days of extra pain relief is a great idea for all pets. Abdominal surgery, such as a hysterectomy (comparable to a spay), is painful. Removing testicles is also painful. Pets on pain relief medication eat sooner and recover faster after surgery. The medications we use are very safe and effective. Do not purchase pain relief medication for aggressive cats as it will be impossible to administer.

E-Collars: prevent pets from damaging the incision. Licking causes infections. Chewing causes suture removal. E-Collars are recommended to prevent further medical expenses. Male dogs are notorious offenders.

Microchips: A rice sized pellet is inserted under the skin. All pets entering animal shelters are scanned for chips. The scanner picks up the chip number. The shelter calls the national registry and finds the owner.

Feline Leukemia/AIDS Test: Neither disease is transmissible to humans. Once cats are infected, they remain infected for life. Infected cats can live for years. In-house tests are screening tests. There is another, more expensive test that can be run in animals with positive results to verify infection, though these also are not fully reliable. Kittens born to infected queens can test positive for AIDS up until 6 months of age even if they are not infected themselves. If your pet tests positive for either condition, call to discuss how best to proceed. Until a final determination is made, keep these cats separate from non-infected cats. More details are available at njace.org.

Distemper Vaccines: Vaccination is not required for appointments but it is recommended that puppies and kittens have at least 2 of their initial series of shots prior to arrival. We make every attempt to minimize exposure but the chance of exposure always exists when puppies and kittens are near other pets. Our practice protocol is to provide distemper vaccines monthly starting at 7-8 weeks of age and ending immediately at or after 16 weeks of age. We then give a final booster 1 year after the last puppy or kitten shot. For adult pets, at least 2 shots are required before a pet is protected from disease and at least one of the shots must be given at or after 12-16 weeks of age. Recent research indicates immunity is life-long. Vaccination reactions (see attached) do occur. We do not recommend boosters every 1-3 years. That is old news.

Rabies Vaccines: Rabies is required by the State. Pets must be at least 3 months of age for a rabies shot. After the first shot, another is given in 1 year and then every three years thereafter. We must see a former rabies certificate for your pet (recent or expired) in order to provide a 3 year shot. State law requires it.

Tapeworm Treatment: Tapeworm segments look like rice. They are caused by fleas. If you see tapeworms, we recommend a good flea control program and treatment for tapeworm. Frontline plus is very effective against fleas.

Dew Claw Removal: Dew claws (extra toes on a dog’s hind legs) that are not firmly attached can get caught on things causing painful tears. We remove loose dew claws but not ones with firm bony attachments.

Declawing: We do not declaw cats unless the only other option is euthanasia and then the surgery is NOT done during spay/neuter clinics. Declawing involves the removal of bone. It is very painful. Most kittens outgrow poor clawing behavior. “Soft Claws” available at PetsMart are glue on plastic tips that prevent damage from clawing. Call on Friday and speak to Leslye for more information on controlling clawing behavior.

Deworming: Pets should be on a regular deworming schedule. Many heartworm preventatives contain deworming medication as well.

Extra Services Offered During Spay/Neuter Clinics

You sign up for these on the morning of the clinic

We offer many other services at Ace of Spays in a non-clinic setting