Spaying Female Cats and Dogs

Spaying prevents female pets coming into "season" or "heat" which means that you won't have the problem of trying to find homes for unwanted puppies or kittens. There are already thousands of animals waiting for adoption. Don't risk adding to this huge problem.

There are also health issues risks such as mammary cancer which can be reduced by desexing.

Neutering Male Cats and Dogs

Neutering male dogs prevents wandering and aggressive male behaviour. Neutering also makes sure your pet doesn't add to to the problem of unwanted puppies or kittens.

There are also health issues such as prostate problems which can be prevented by desexing.

If you are not planning to breed from your pet, when they reach 5-6months old this is an ideal age to get them desexed.

What does Desexing involve?

An appointment for surgery can be made by phoning or emailing the clinic.  Surgery is carried out on week days - Monday to Friday, with admission time between 8am to 8.30am on the morning of the operation.  If you cannot make this time, please tell us at the time of booking so we accomodate your needs.

It is important not to feed your pet after 10pm the night before their surgery. Providing drinking water during this time is recommended.

Desexing procedures are performed under a general anaesthetic.  All anaesthetics and recoveries are monitored by a dedicated, fully qualified nurse. Pulse oximetry, respiratory monitor, fluid pump, blood pressure and heat pads are used routinely during all general anaethestics. All animals receive a Veterinary pre-operative check and blood tests if required prior to surgery.  All of our patients undergoing a general anaesthetic are placed on intravenous fluid support peri-operatively and are provided pain relief.

Neutering a female animal – also called spaying – involves a full ovariohysterectomy, with removal of the ovaries and uterus under general anaesthetia. This prevents the animal coming ‘on heat’ again.  All animals being speyed will have sutures to remove 10 days after surgery.

Neutering a male animal – also called castration – involves removal of the testicles. Some pet owners see this as denying the pet his natural instincts, but animal psychologists argue the opposite – that leaving an entire pet unable to fulfil his urges may cause many behavioural problem.  Dogs will have sutures to be removed 10 days after surgery.

All surgeries are performed by experienced surgeons under sterile conditions in our dedicated operating theatre.  All of our patients have a complimentary post-operative check 2-3 days after surgery and complimentary suture removal 10 days post-operatively.

Please let us know if you have any further questions about the procedure.