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