Search Search Search Topic Spay/Neuter (-) Surgery Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Keeping Pets in Homes Active FiltersSurgery Group 9 Clear All New Research Shows Ovarian Pedicle Tie Safe in Feline Spay Surgery Learn more about spaying female cats with the ovarian pedicle tie (OPT) technique, which can be performed 30% faster than traditional sutures with comparable hemorrhaging risks. Ideal Age of Spay/Neuter The risk of surgical complications is less with pediatric spay/neuter. Read these articles to find out more.