Laparoscopic Spay Near Katy, TX
Big dog, small incisions. Dr. Steve Pelton does every keyhole spay himself at our Cypress clinic on FM 529, and she's home with you that same evening.
Why Katy owners come to Cypress
A smaller surgery for a big dog
A traditional spay on a large dog means a long incision and a slow couple of weeks. A laparoscopic spay is done through two or three small incisions, about 1.5 to 2 cm each, with a camera guiding the way. Only the ovaries come out. The incisions stay small no matter how big she is.
Dr. Steve Pelton does every laparoscopic spay at Hearthstone himself, start to finish. He's been in practice since 2000 and trained in laparoscopy with Dr. John Schaaf, DVM. If your Katy dog is 30 lb or more, she's a candidate.
Getting here from Katy
Head for FM 529, then east past Highway 6
We're at 14606 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 77095, in Cypress just east of Highway 6. From the Katy side, get up to FM 529 and stay on it heading east, past Highway 6. We're a few minutes down the road.
Park in our own lot right off the road, so you're not circling a strip center with a nervous dog.
Planning the day
Drop off in the morning, home that evening
Surgery day is one round trip. No food after 9 PM the night before, and water is fine. Bring her in between 7 and 9 AM.
Every laparoscopic spay patient goes home the same day. Nobody is here overnight, so we don't keep patients overnight. If a dog ever needed overnight watching, she'd go to a 24-hour hospital. Pickup is usually after 11 AM or 1 PM. If you're driving in from far away, tell us and we'll try to have her ready sooner.
More on getting ready: your pet's surgery day.
Recovery at home
Back to herself in 2 to 3 days
Most dogs are bright and eating that evening and back to their normal energy in 2 to 3 days. She still needs to be kept quiet while she heals inside, even once she's acting normal. Compare that with 10 to 14 days of strict rest after a traditional spay.
Most dogs need far less pain medication, and many skip the cone or only need it for a couple of days. If anything looks off, text us a photo at (281) 859-9244.
Who it's for and what it costs
30 lb minimum. Starts at $850.
She needs to weigh at least 30 lb. Under that there isn't enough room inside for the camera and instruments, so smaller dogs get a traditional spay. There's no upper limit.
The surgery starts at $850 and depends on her weight and needs. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is separate, $110. You get the full quote in writing first. See the pricing page for payment options.
The short version
- Female dogs 30 lb and up
- Starts at $850, based on her weight and needs
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is separate, $110
- Dr. Pelton does every one himself
- Home with you the same day
Where we are
Hearthstone Animal Clinic
14606 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 77095
Cypress, just east of Highway 6
Questions from Katy
Before you make the drive
Will she have to stay overnight in Cypress?
No. Every laparoscopic spay patient goes home the same day. Drop-off is between 7 and 9 AM. Pickup is usually after 11 AM or 1 PM. If you're driving in from far away, tell us and we'll try to have her ready sooner.
How soon can she go back to normal life?
Most dogs are back to themselves in 2 to 3 days. Keep her quiet while she heals inside, even after she starts acting normal.
Is there a weight limit?
She needs to weigh at least 30 lb. Dogs under 30 lb get a traditional spay instead. Above 30 lb there's no upper limit.
How much does a laparoscopic spay cost?
It starts at $850 for the surgery, depending on her weight and needs. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is $110 and separate. You get a written quote before anything is scheduled.
How do I schedule?
Use Get Your Pet Seen on our website, or call or text (281) 859-9244. No referral needed, and no separate consult visit. Dr. Pelton looks her over the morning of surgery.
Ready to talk about her spay?
Tell us about your dog and we'll get back to you with next steps and a written quote.
See the full procedure, the side-by-side with a traditional spay, and the video on our laparoscopic spay page. Coming from Houston? Here's that page.