Neutering services
Neutering can help prevent illnesses and some unwanted behaviours.
Unwanted kittens/puppies is one of the primary reasons for neutering.
Male and female pets undergo different operations when they are neutered:
- Male pets are castrated – their testicles are removed.
- Female pets are spayed – their uterus (womb) is removed.
Neutering can help your dog or cat to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumours, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats.
Cats Neutering
We recommend both male and female cats are neutered from 4 months of age, though it may be performed slightly earlier if needed.
Dog Neutering
Male dogs can be castrated from 6 months of age depending on the breed and the individual animal. Female dogs are spayed either at 6 months of age or approximately 3 months after a season. Spaying at 6 months, prior to the first season, will dramatically reduce the risk of mammary cancer later in life, though some benefit will still be achieved if spaying is performed before 3 years of age.
Rabbit Neutering
Rabbits can be neutered from 3-4 months of age. Ovarian cancer is known to be very common in older female rabbits and as spaying involves removal of both ovaries as well as the uterus this will be prevented.
Ferrit Neutering
If ferrets are kept and not used for breeding then there are risks of adrenal tumours and other diseases. We recommend either keeping a vasectomised male or discussing sterilisation of females with a vet as there are several options.
Guinea Pig Neutering
Guinea pigs can be neutered from around 5 months of age, and it is usually the males that are neutered. Breeding guinea pigs should be done with caution. Female guinea pigs pelvis’s fuse around 9 months of age making it difficult for them to give birth, therefore if you are considering breeding your guinea pigs, their age should be taken into account.
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