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Neutering of animals

We recommend neutering of all pets that are not intended for breeding.

All pets must be seen by a vet in the week before the operation is booked. All pets are treated as day cases. Exercise must be restricted post operatively.

DOGS

Bitches

  • Can be done at any stage of the bitch’s life, we recommend between first and second season, but this must be discussed with a vet first

  • Should be avoided during oestrus/pregnancy

  • Dogs are treated as day patients and must be seen by a vet before the op. 

Both ovaries and uterus are removed ie full ovario-hysterectomy

The following is for your information only. Questions relating to this should be directed to a vet or vet nurse.
Advantages are:

  • Elimination of heat/season

  • No false pregnancies

  • Will not develop pyometra

  • Reduced incidence of mammary tumours

Disadvantages are:

  • Tendency to put on weight – this can be easily controlled by feeding less!

  •  Urinary incontinence: not common but can occur and is easily treated

  •  Changes in coat texture/colour (although this can happen with each season)

Male dogs

  •  Advised from 6 months onwards

The advantages are:                     

  • Elimination of unsociable sexual tendencies        

  • Less inclined to wander                   

  • Prostate problems reduced

  • Reduction in incidence of anal adenomas

  • Reduces aggression

The disadvantages:

  • Weight problems

  • Coat changes

Both testicles are removed.
   
CATS

Queens and Toms

  • From 6 months onwards

  • Can be done in season or when pregnant

  • Usually done via a flank incision but may be mid-line if requested.

  • Both ovaries and uterus (womb) removed.

  • Both testicles are removed in males


   

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